‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
not a creature was stirring, except a brown dog.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
and Charlie couldn’t reach them – he didn’t even dare.
Mom and Dad were nestled all snug in their bed,
while visions of head cold relief danced in their heads.
But Charlie was anxious, he just couldn’t sleep.
He wondered if Santa would bring him a treat.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
Charlie ran to his door to see what was the matter.
He flew out onto the porch and skidded across
Woofing and sniffing even every piece of moss.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
made it a bit easier for Charlie to see all below.
When what to his wondering eyes should appear,
but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.
“It was SANTA – Oh Santa! You’re coming to my house.
I knew you would remember – I’ve been a good boy!”
Charlie ran back inside and jumped into bed,
he climbed under the blankets to cover his head.
He quietly waited and listened intently,
but he waited so long, he fell back asleep.
The next thing he knew, Dad was getting out of bed.
Mom gave him a pat, and said “Okay – Go Ahead!”
His stocking was full! Santa really was here!
A new donut, a new donkey, and a tasty new bone.
Another Christmas miracle
for an adopted brown dog.
Merry Christmas Eve!
Woofs & Wags,
Charlie
Charlie is an adopted dog with brown eyes and a white-tipped tail who brings joy and laughter to his family and friends. Charlie is a gifted writer, raving food critic, cat, chipmunk, and donut lover, and exceptionally photogenic model. Some of his best friends are Mike the UPS Man, Cliff the Mailman, and ANYONE who delivers pizza to the house. If you would like to read more guest posts by Charlie, simply type “Charlie” into the Search box at the top right hand corner of this link: thecreativelifeinbetween.com. If you would enjoy a companion like Charlie, please consider pet adoption.
Cute!! Adorable poem! Merry Christmas, Charlie!
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Thank you me pj! I hope Santa comes to god house too!!
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Thank you!
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Ah…you know I love a good rhyme!
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Love this! Merry Christmas to all!
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Merry Christmas and happy Hanukah! Love you all!
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Charlie! were you playing possum?
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Mom might have been holding a treat in one hand while I posed ms Beverly. 😉🐶
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RUFF, RUFF, WOOF! (translates to Merry Christmas Charlie) 🙂
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Ruff Ruff Woof to you too Mr. Terry! ❤ Charlie
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Wonderful poem and Lucky Charlie! 🙂 Merry Christmas Eve Charlie! 😉 You deserve all the special treats!
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Thank you Ms. C! 🙂 love charlie
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Merry Christmas, Charlie! Lucky you’ve got snow to play in! We just got rain here, and we’re not happy walking in the rain! All the good smells get washed away! Have a fun New Year! 🎄🐶🎄 Sammy & Charley
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Ours did too Sammy & Charley! 🙂 But at least when it melts and gets warmer, Mom takes me for walks, so that is a bonus! She’s had a cold and been skipping out on me! ARGH! Woof and Wags and love from both of us in Mars! charlie and jodi
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Hey Jodi – We found you! Nice poem! Woof! Ray (and Colin)! 🙂
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Hi Colin and Ray! We’re so glad to have you here!!! Love Jodi and Charlie! Woofs and Hugs from Mars!
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You are looking really handsome today in your photo, Charlie!! ❤️ You are one lucky dog to have Santa visit you and fill your stocking with all those goodies! 🐶 And tell your mom that I loved her poem!!! 😍
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Awww Charlie, of course Santa wouldn’t forget about you! xoxo
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Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas, Charlie (you’ve been such a good boy this year. Oh…. and a Merry Christmas to Jodi too! Hope everyone got their wish. :O)
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Merry Christmas to you too Mr. Paul. Were you a good boy?
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Well, I thought so! Guess I was right too, ’cause I got pretty much what I was hoping for—although an ugly looking Christmas sweater seems to have been overlooked this year. Still, I didn’t get stuck with another fruitcake from Aunt Martha, and that’s a good thing—especially since I don’t have an Aunt Martha! 😀
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oh goodness Jodi, this is so cute it made me cry!
Merry Christmas, Jenna
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Awh! You are so sweet Jenna! 😊
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Merry Christmas Charlie 🙂 Hope you have a great fun day, filled with lots of surprises. Wish mom and dad a Merry Christmas too, from me. 🙂
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Merry Christmas Wuff s to a all
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Woof woof!! 🐶
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Glad Santa was good to you this year, Charlie!
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Good thing – right Ms. Ann?! ❤ Charlie
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This is GREAT, Jodi!! Charlie, you are such a poet 🙂
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Awesome retelling of the story from Charlie’s view. Hope you’re enjoying the holidays, as it seems Charlie is.
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I knew Santa wouldn’t forget you Charlie! (K)
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Good thing. Right me kerfe?! ❤🐶
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Nope, I must have “met” you sometime this year and have tried to stay in touch through our blogging. . . So glad I met you in 2017 and will pray we stay close the whole, new year, Jodi. 🙏 💞
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I hope so too!! Merry Christmas!
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