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Three Sides to Every Story

“I hear sounds on the roof,” Mama said. From her bedroom she rushed, and her head she stuck out the door. Seeing snow, nothing more, she yelled, “Nothing’s there, kids. Back to bed!” Little Bill, though, had heard the sounds too. What his mother said couldn’t be true. When he woke, he could see his gifts under the tree. “It was Santa,” cried Bill. “I just knew!” On the roof of Bill’s house Christmas Eve, there was someone. Not Santa was he. Bemoaning his plight as sub for the night was the trustworthy helper elf, Steve.

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Date: 11/20/2024 6:42:00 PM
Delightful piece, Andrea--creative approach to the prompt. Janice
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Date: 11/20/2024 7:09:00 AM
So cutely done, Andrea, I chose to write a story too with three sides:)
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Date: 11/18/2024 6:53:00 AM
Delightful story. I like the rhyme. It has a way of building tension in a humorous way. A Christmas classic.
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Date: 11/17/2024 3:25:00 PM
Dear Andrea, How utterly delightful! I love how you capture the innocence of childhood and the magic of Christmas through Little Bill's eyes. The playful twist with the elf adds a charming layer. Such a whimsical piece; it brightened my day as always! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 11/17/2024 12:04:00 PM
Ha!! Ha!!! So, Steve got stuck on the roof? Reads like a good contender to me. I guess it is a contest because I have seen several of these. Way to go. Sara K
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Date: 11/17/2024 11:00:00 AM
Who doesn’t love Steve? Without him and other helpers the job can hardly get done ;)
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Date: 11/17/2024 9:09:00 AM
I agree with Paige, a darling tell Pangie
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Date: 11/17/2024 8:41:00 AM
Ah, so cute, Andrea! An enjoyable Christmas write! <3
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Date: 11/17/2024 7:33:00 AM
I see you are competing with me for great storytelling. Loved your tale. Poor elf!
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Date: 11/17/2024 7:26:00 AM
Love it! God bless Steve, and all the other unnamed frostbit elf's who dutifully make glisten this world for children. Wonderful poetry my friend.
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Date: 11/17/2024 4:54:00 AM
Dear old Santa is getting on a bit, so he can do with all the help he can get, enjoyed reading your limericks this morning Andrea have a lovely Sunday. Xx
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Date: 11/17/2024 3:33:00 AM
Beautiful write and story dear friend Andrea for kids, who wait for Santa throughout the year. It is always a pleasure to be on your poems. I have placed a Love song in Hindi and English today. I will come back on your poems soon. With best wishes always....Ravindra
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Date: 11/16/2024 1:50:00 PM
Fun to read Andrea... Have a great weekend. Hugs...
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Date: 11/16/2024 1:33:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your fun "Santa" Limerick writes/great story. "Good Luck" Have a fun day/weekend writing away..................
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