THE DOLL ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE

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Even though my mother never had another boy, I know my father was very proud of his seven daughters.  My sisters are the most beautiful, creative and productive women I know.  God is in control and we are truly blessed.

THE DOLL ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE

A fresh cut tree by the window stood,
Paper circles strung in strands.
Silver tinsel dripped in every space,
Each hung by tiny hands.

Six little girls, brown hair, brown eyes.
Sat starring at the tree.
The lights were lit, their faces glowed
Christmas Eve had come to be.

A baby doll sat in the tree
With a note that hung below.
We knew the messsage that it held,
We'd seen that note before

She stood beside the tree with pride,
Our loving caring Mother.
We have a special gift for you
Next month you'll have a brother.

Baby Freddy was his name
Just like in years before.
Five times I've heard these promised words
And now they're here once more.

Baby Freddy died long years ago
He was the very first.
Six girls followed, over the years
But this year was the worst.

I knew my mother was not well
This child would be her last.
She longed to give my Dad a son
And wipe away the past.

When Christmas lights were dim and gone
And the tree was laid to rest,
A little girl with dark brown eyes
Was born and we were blessed.

Mom never had another child,
We were cherished, one to seven.
Our Christmas special yet to see
Baby Freddy up in Heaven

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icu2 commented on THE DOLL ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE

01-14-2010

Very beautiful and heartfelt. I could see it all as I read it. Well done. How sad though. I am the youngest of seven.

Photojan12

01/17/2010

I sent this to my sisters at Christmas. Two said it was sad and the rest have not commented. Maybe I should have not sent it. I don't know why I wrote it. It just came to me in one sitting. Poems are like that. They come fast and then you don't know why. Thanks for your thoughts. Did you get my message?

Vonn commented on THE DOLL ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE

01-02-2010

wow it was so real and personal. recently got a baby brother..born 5 days before my birthday. jus know that he's happy and watchin over you

Photojan12

01/03/2010

Thank you Vonn. This was my Christmas poem for my sisters. We always said "We are seven." We are now only 5. One of my sisters died 5 years ago from cancer. Her twin died at 15 months. I have a lot of loved ones to meet in heaven. Congratulations on your little brother. What a joy that will be for you and your family. I have a new great grandson, a happy little butter-ball, born by emergency c-section after my granddaughter was in a terrible accident that totaled her car. God was good that day. HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR. Did you see that I found you and I'm reading your wonderful poems?

LouisIII commented on THE DOLL ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE

11-19-2009

Very, good Poem. Very personal and feeling. It's funny how this site makes you write 50 characters at least? Why would they oppress free speech? If I want to good work ! They would not let me.. Anyway, Good work !

Photojan12

11/20/2009

Big suprise. Thank you. I didn't think you would like this because of the rhymes. What do you mean by 50 characters? This a very personal memory for me.

Photojan12

11/20/2009

Big suprise. Thank you. I didn't think you would like this because of the rhymes. What do you mean by 50 characters? This a very personal memory for me.

If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) American poet.

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