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A Glimpse of a Glomper

Once upon a time

 

In a land white with snow

The Glimpse lived happily

And they would sing

Wherever they'd  go

 

The Glimpse worked in the forest

Of never ending wood

And some in the mines

Collecting all they could

 

Gathering materials

For the Elves to make into toys

Skittish little creatures

That hated too much noise.

 

Then one day

A Glomper passing by

Heard the Glimpses song

And let out a terrible cry

 

It shook the snow from the trees

And rocked the mineshaft to
And our frightened little Glimpses

Ran, not knowing what to do

 

The forest is now empty

And the mine is to

As the entire population

Hid the village through

 

Santa entered the work shop

To inspect the toys inside

It seems the Glimpses have disappeared

And our production line has died  

 

I wonder what the hold up is

I guess Id better see

And Santa loaded up the sled with

Lunch and a flask of tea

 

Come on dancer and vixen

To the Glimpse village fast

It's not long until Christmas

And the list is oh so vast

 

As the sleigh sped through the air

Passing clouds drifting along

Santa caught a Glimpse of a Glomper

That was belting out a song

 

My goodness you have a big voice

It shakes the Earth each note

Perhaps you need some practice

Try clearing out your throat

 

Cough, cough mmm thank you Santa

That seems to have worked a treat

I bet you have never heard

A Glomper sound so sweet.

 

Glomper I'm pleased but
I think you will find

Your very loud voice

Has put our production line behind

 

You have scared all the Glimpses

I rely on them you see

They supply me with materials

To make the presents for the tree  

 

Do you mean those little creatures

That sing so very sweet

There hiding in the village

I can just make out their feet

 

So Santa went and found them

Each and every one

And explained the Glomper was friendly

A large creature full of fun

 

And now the line is back on schedule

With the Glompers help as well

But the Glimpse banned him sing

And only just put up with his smell   

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  • Great Children's Xmas Story!

    I guess I never did hear that Glompers smell bad. What like rotten eggs or dirty goats?
    The things one can learn on All Poetry.

  • Very good

    I really enjoyed this one!

  • magnusprime1
    April 5
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    i liked it....it was very childish and dr.suessesque.... would be great in a children's book.


  • AnnD Moderators member
    December 30, 2008

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    Ooh Paul.... now this is simply wonderful. a perfect childrens story especially with the animation and audio too.. Brilliant. but there again, I expect no less from you anyway
    You really make this contest hard to judge.

    Ann


  • Miss Faerie Greeters member
    December 22, 2008
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    Lol
    This makes up for it
    I accept your words

    xo


  • Whispering Wind Moderators member
    December 22, 2008

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    AWESOME

    what a joy to read and leaves a since of happiness dancing around in the mind...you have truly painted a wonderful story with your words Master Poet

     

    thank you kindly for sharing it with me


  • XXe u P H O R i aXx
    December 11, 2008

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    Wow

    Im not huge on Christmas, but the addition of the new characters was awesome. It sucked me in and ACTUALLY MADE ME SMILE!


    • Cyber Artist Moderators member
      December 11, 2008
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      oh oh oh Im glad you had a little smile its good for you but don't make a habit of it


  • Amera gold member
    December 11, 2008

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    This video is absolutely brilliant! I really enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. If Santa’s voice is yours I think I’m in love with you, it’s fantastic.

    Love,
    Amera♥


  • Violinstrings silver member
    December 9, 2008

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    great idea

    glimpse is like the songs they play in the mall and at my work to keep me in good spirits so I do a good job
    i see the whole idea of Glimpse being a special creature for christmas
    do not change it ,


  • Kari gold member
    December 9, 2008
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    lol this was really really good giggle


  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    December 9, 2008
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    A delightful glimpse
    into the happy Glimpses
    and the most special work they do!


  • Beverlynohime
    December 9, 2008

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    What an amazing Christmas Story! I'm positive any child would love this! I enjoyed it myself how creative and cute.


  • RT KatPat
    December 8, 2008

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    The poem screams Christmasssss
    Merry Christmas to you!!
    I enjoyed it

  • Yvette Champ gold member
    December 8, 2008

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    Wonderful...

    A creative, original, lyrical, festive jollification! My only suggestion is to perhaps capitalize "Glimpses " throughout.

    This is entertaining and enjoyable, as an adult I appreciated it and feel that children would definitely adore the characterization and sing song presentation.


    The audio is a vertiable bonus, giving breath to the magical land within. In the UK today they announced over the radio airwaves that 3,000 children had called the childline helpline for those with parents who misuse alcohol to ask for a story to be read to them, not only did that make my heartache but it compounds the fact that children have a need for escapism for not only pleasure but for a way to be free from a reality they may not be free within.


    I also feel that those children who sadly are visually challenged may listen to this audio of a glimpse of a glomper and be able to revel within the christmassy kingdom along with their own imagination with their ears seeing the story unfold inside their mind's eye.


    Kudos.


  • ThatDudeNamedGunnar
    December 8, 2008
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    Creative

    wow...that was awesome. You have an amazing imagination.


  • sevnsyn silver member
    December 8, 2008

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    This is great

    What a wonderful fun poem,It kinda reminds me of one of my heroes..That doctor guy that made the world so much better to live in. I am very glad you posted this and that I got to read it.There should be extra little applaud guys for special things like this.


  • FaerieNWonderland
    December 8, 2008

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    SO AMAZING!

    this is so cute!
    worthy of a children's book. i love the glimpses and glompers. very clever.
    it is such a cute story, i can almost see all this going on.
    i really enjoyed reading this, it's an amazing write! thanks so much for sharing.

    your Faerie


  • RikkiRae silver member
    December 8, 2008

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    Well you've done it again!! It took me a while to stop laughing. Your rhyme was flawless and the rythem just galloped along beautifully.


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    December 8, 2008

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    Aww such a cute story. I enjoyed reading every bit and am very pleased the Glompers helped out the Glimpses in the end for a trouble free Christmas!
    Great rhyme and flow.
    All the best in the contest.
    Gaylene

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