Her Only Wish (poem) by Felix LeRoy Perry on AuthorsDen

Her Only Wish
by Felix LeRoy Perry → (All Poetry by Felix LeRoy Perry)
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I always had a deep fascination for some of the less well known Norman Rockwells such as this one and wondered what the little girl was thinking...

*Her Only Wish* *By: Fee* *Twas Christmas Eve* *So long ago* *In a little country town* *The little girl* *laid out milk and cookies* *and put on her night gown* *She looked out* *of her front room window* *at the new fallen snow* *The snow birds* *on her window sill* *sang a carol or two* *She’d written* *a letter off to Santa* *what else could she do* *She placed a lantern* *in the window* *to help him find his way* *Put out carrots* *for the reindeer* *near Santa’s snacking tray* *Knelt to say her prayers* *tight beside her* *turned down bed* *Her mother tucked* *the little girl in* *sad at the words she’d said* *For the little girl’s* *prayers and her only* *Christmas wish for sure* *Was to bring her daddy* *home for Christmas* *in nineteen forty-four* *Her Daddy had* *been missing in action* *in a place far away* *It made her* *Mommy cry in the night* *and no more want to play* *So the child dreamt* *and she slept* *until she heard a great clatter* *She felt two strong* *arms around her* *and so much happy chatter* *Her dream* *had been answered* *her wish fulfilled* *He’d survived* *as a hero* *and never got killed* *While in a sleigh* *on a rooftop* *a jolly man made to leave* *Merry Christmas* *to all* *and always believe!*

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald

Reviewed on December 8, 2008

A lovely poetic story Fee. How wonderful to have your one wish come true.
hugs
Kathy

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on December 6, 2008

WICKED AWESOME and Uplifting SWEET FEE!
Hope is all over your page!
I love Norman Rockwells' paintings myself, given such melonchaly feelings throughout my soul!
Happy! Holidays and many more...
Warmest of Blessings and Poetry, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
Ms Naughty Angel Mistletoe!

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Inspirational and poignant! Keep them coming:)
Sheila

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on December 5, 2008

aahhhh...nearly made me cry.very touching.believing your heart is the greatest truth and power.neerja

Reviewed by Southern Comfort

Reviewed on December 4, 2008

A touching Christmas Miracle, warming hearts and making all believe. HUGS! SC

Reviewed by Cryssa C

I LOVE that Norman Rockwell print! Your poem really does it justice...
Cryssa

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on December 3, 2008

Oh Fee,,,You have me crying.....makes me think of so many wishing for this very thing...wonderful job!
Love,Christine

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

I love this poem, it fits the painting so well, and really adds to the unending appeal of the amazing Rockwell. You never cease to amaze me :)

Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)

This is just wonderful, Fee ~ First, I love Norman Rockwell. Second, I love, love, love happy endings! You've combined them for a heartwarming holiday treat.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo

I loved this piece Fee...your take on this painting is spot-on in my opinion and I can see it all unfolding so clearly. Well-written and with such a joyous ending. Excellent! Hugs, Lizzie

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

This was quite excellent, Fee...really, really a great write...ed

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Fee,

This is absolutely gorgeous, image and verse: perfect.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Fee, for this one I even could part with one of my Coors (or two) then again, its not so nice to make all the girls to cry!

Georg

Reviewed by Jennifer Christian

Please don't make me cry like that. How can I read if I'm too busy crying? :) I never stop missing my dad. Unfortunately for me, he didn't return a hero - he died a hero.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Oh Fee this one brought my tears. Stunning poem.

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Fee,
What a beautiful Christmas story built around a picture. You are talented, Fee. It shows in this awesome tale. She got the best present she could ever receive. All it takes is a little faith.

Blessings and huggs,
~Linda

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

That is very sweet and a good reminder that Christmas isn't about gifts, but about family and love. ~ Sara

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

A marvelous Christmas tale, Santa Fee, and Rockwell is always marvelous, too.

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)

This is a true christmas tale...and you have written it so well.

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Fee, This feels so real! Wonderful uplifting and very sentimentally written.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Felix,

This is such a touching and happy poem. Anything is possible with God's love.

Mary

Reviewed by Bonnie May

So touching Fee and I'm sure many children today are wishing the same thing. Sadly, war continues. Great write with a beautiful heart. Love and hugs, Bonnie

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

wonderful and enchanting write!

Reviewed by George Carroll

What a stupendous poem for the Christmas season and that little girl in the window got her blessed wish. Merry Christmas to all and remember keep Christ in Christmas.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Beautiful write Fee. So very well said and done. God bless.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Beautiful write, Fee, especially from one who admired Norman Rockwell's artwork! Love the piccy, too! Very well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

I'm with Edwin: Merry Christmas, Santa Fee!

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

A very well written and excellent poem.It makes anybody feel good during this time of the year.I enjoy reading it,take care and Merry Christmas :-)

Edwin

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

I love this painting, and the story and sentiment within your poem are just perfect! Very well done.