Clarence the dragon,
was extra small size,
he couldn't keep up
with the extra large guys.
Clarence the dragon,
just couldn't wait!
"Hurry up momma!,
we're going to be late."
"Don't worry, Clarence,"
momma said with a grin.
"you have to be there,
before they begin."
Tonight was the night,
of the school's Christmas play,
Clarence had practiced,
most of the day.
His lines he recited,
till he knew them by heart,
he was proud to have
a special part.
The school was packed;
teachers and family,
Clarence peaked out,
and all he could see,
was row on row of
waiting smiles,
the crowd went on,
for miles and miles!
Clarence felt a knot,
form in his throat,
all of a sudden,
he started to choke.
At home, in the mirror,
he did just fine,
but now he couldn't
remember- one line!
"Oh no!" Clarence thought
as they got ready to go,
the teacher walked by,
"on with the show!"
Clarence relaxed,
and took a deep breath,
"I'm going out there,
and doing my best."
While most of the others,
forgot, here and there,
Clarence's part came
through, loud and clear;
"We three kings have
traveled far,
guided by a
shining star.
Of a savior,
we've been told,
so we bring you
gifts of gold.
Child of Mary,
born this night,
in a manger,
out of sight.
King of kings,
keeper of Earth,
we celebrate your
day of birth."
Clarence smiled,
then audibly sighed,
the whole auditorium,
laughed, till they cried.
Then the entire room,
stood up and cheered!
It wasn't a disaster,
as Clarence first feared.
After the play,
while eating a snack,
the bigger dragons,
slapped his back,
"Thanks!" "Good job."
most of them said;
patting Clarence,
on top of his head.
So, on the night,
of the big Christmas play,
Clarence the Dragon,
had saved the day!
Author notes
I have written about Clarence the Dragon, since high school. I love Dragons. The first stanza is more or
less from my other Clarence poem...just so you understand, he's a little guy. I write these poems for kids...so I try to add a moral or lesson...whatever..
anyway...hope you like it. I may edit a bit more..
A contest entry
- It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas: Pay It Forward in the Spirit of Giving by Trinity Dragon.
525 points, ended December 28, 2007, 4 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - I don't know what title to put by bedovich.
1000 points, ended December 23, 2007, 18 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Calling All Christmas Posts by daviscth.
450 points, ended December 20, 2007, 57 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Learning the history of Christmas by Robbwindow.
450 points, ended December 27, 2007, 5 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Christmas Poetry by TheAshtrayGirl.
600 points, ended December 25, 2007, 18 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Joy to the world!!! 1,000 christmas poems wanted!!! by Elvenfairy.
3265 points, ended March 1, 2008, 141 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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christmas plays are always so cute! Thanks for entering my contest. Sorry it's taking me so long to judge, but I have a lot of entries to read, and I am swamped with school work.
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Cute as could be
This wold g;aden the heart of any child.. Good job...mac
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What a cute little story this is!
Something that I think my little brother
would enjoy hearing. I love your creativity
and imagination in this piece. Great job
and good luck to you!
Jeremy0826 -
Hey, that love for really shows.
This dragon you write about, it's great. I am smiling and am very grateful for your submission. The knot in the throat thingy is great. Hey this is super well, done, and good luck in the competition.
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Thanks so much!
I'm glad you enjoy Clarence and his adventures...Stay tuned for more!
Happy New Year!
*PEACE*
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I want to read more of these wonderful stories. I'll find you after my contest ends. Thanks for posting in my contest and all the best luck at judging. Merry Christmas, Cathy
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Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoy Clarence...I hope to have a book published by spring...
See you!
Write on!
*PEACE*
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thnaksss
this is sooooo nice
thanks for da entry darlin
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Thank you!
I'm glad you like it.
See you around!
*PEACE ON EARTH*
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Excellent, my friend. I may read more of these Clarence poems of yours. The rhyme was not exact, though. But I like to overlook things like that, owing to creative license. Again, excellent.
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Thanks for reading them...
They, along with all of my poems are "in progress"...
*PEACE ON EARTH*
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