Charlie’s Night Before Christmas
‘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.
Santa’s on his way, Charlie! Keep a look out again for him tonight!! 🙂
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I’m going to try to sleep with one eye open ms donna! 👍😉❤️🐶
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So cute Jodi, Roxy loved it ! Gary
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Merry Christmas roxy! ❤️🐶 charlie
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Sounds like Charlie was an extra good boy this year! Thanks for this! 🙂
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He got in a little trouble last night at a party where he was snitching food he wasn’t supposed too…. I sure hope Santa was too busy and didn’t see!!
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Hope Charlie & the rest of you get a little sleep tonight with all of the excitement 🎄☃️
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We are having fun celebrating ❤️🐶🌲
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Adorable poem!! Love it! Merry Christmas Jodi! A very Merry Christmas to you and to your loved ones!!
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Merry Christmas to you and yours too!! ❤️🐶🌲
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Thank you!
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Oh this made me so happy! Merry Christmas Charlie!
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I’m so glad it made you happy ms colleen. ❤️🐶
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😀 ❤
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Love your, new to me, Christmas poem! Benjamin will love this too! Wishing you a stocking overflowing with everything a sweet little dog dreams about, just because you are the best! Merry Christmas to all with whom you dwell!!
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Thank you ms Ellen. My dreams did come true. I am a lucky dog!! Merry Christmas!! ❤️🐶
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Aww, dear Charlie and his falling asleep while visions of bones and dog cookies danced in his head! Your poem is extra sweetened with this cute photo of Charlie. I may go back to last year and see if we were connected as well as we are this year. . .
Thank you for many kind, warm comments and fun posts for me to read, Jodi! You wrote your children’s book this year! Hurray!
Merry Christmas and the best in 2018 is wished for you and your family! 🌟🎄🕊❤
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Thanks so much robin. It’s been so lovely getting to know you!!
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Oh, Charlie! I do hope your mom let’s you write your own book in the new year!! I think Woofs And Wags would be a great title! 🐶❤️ Hope Santa is good to you again this year! 🎅
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It does have a nice ring ms jill!!! ❤️🐶
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Wishing your family peace and love at Christmas and always.
Ryoma.
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Thank you!! To you as well!!
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I hope that your Christmas would be enjoyable and may the essence of Christmas remain always with you. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
Ryoma.
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Adorable Charlie! I hope Santa brings you a good bone! 🎄💗
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He sure did ms mary and toys and treats too! Woohoo! ❤️🐶
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Yay! Happy days!😉
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Splendid words so well composed Jodi and such a cute darling. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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Thank you kamal! Merry Christmas! ❤️🐶
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Welcome Jodi. Merry Christmas.
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Merry Christmas Jodi and Charlie…wonderful adaption of the holiday poem.
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Thank you Ms Sharon! Merry Christmas! ❤️🐶
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What a beautiful dog!!
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Thanks AJ!! ❤️🐶
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Sorry I’m late reading this, Charlie, but I’m so happy that Santa remembered you! Merry Christmas!!
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Thank you Ms Ann – I’m so happy too – I got a stuffed rudolph and clarice and abominable snowman, a couple bones, and treats – LUCKY me!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Love, Charlie
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Cutest Charlie story ever!!!
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Thank you so much Ms Jenna! Love, charlie
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