A Christmas Love

Published by Paula Frew at December 25, 2024

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This is the story of Saucer-Eyed Sue
Who simpers and swoons over old Mr. Scrooge.

We all know the story, oh, yes we do
Of old Ebeneezer,
That skinflint old geezer,
Who was so cheap and stingy that sweet Bob and family
Could barely afford to buy any tea.
No clothes, no meats,
No shoes, no treats.
That all came to an end on Christmas Eve.
The ghosts showed him how none would grieve
When Scrooge’s spirit did leave.
Not one tear would ever be shed
By anyone hearing that Scroogey is dead.
That all changed the next morning when Scrooge awoke –
He threw open the window and yelled to the folks,
“I know that I’ve been selfish and sour,
But today will be my finest hour!
I will be sure to share and to care
And give to the poor everywhere!”
From that day to this day
He helped people in many a way,
To make their lives better.
He’s become a baby-kisser, an animal petter,
A ‘happy day’ singer, too,
But when the day is through
He still goes home alone
To a supper of beans and corn pone.

This chipper and dapper fellow;
Who’s generous, smart, and mellow,
Is the one over whom
Sue chooses to swoon.
Now the first time pretty, little Sue
Met old Scrooge, it’s true
He was taking food to the poor
And almost knocked her down
Coming through the door.
He said that he was sorry.
She told him not to worry.
She saw past his wrinkles and his cane
Straight to his big heart and big brain.
After courting for a year–
Everyone stop and give a cheer!–
Scrooge and Sue got wed.

And this is what the paper said:
Dressed in white from head to toe,
The beautiful bride stole the show.
Walking the aisle with regal stride,
All eyes were on dear Scrooge’s bride.
Something borrowed, something blue.
She has it all and then some, too.
They’ve started a life of wedded bliss
They’re both in love. How can they miss?

There you are, and now we’re through
With the story of Scrooge and Saucer-Eyed Sue.

Merry Christmas from the MockingOwl Roost contributors and staff!Enjoy these delightful holiday reads as a little extra cheer boost for your day.

Gingerbreading – My Favorite Things
Gingerbread House for a Mouse – Christmas Poetry
Reindeer – Christmas Flash Fiction
A Simple Gift – Creative Christmas Nonfiction
Christmas With Rita: Sip and Be Merry Tea Review
Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Black Orb – Narrative Poetry
A Christmas Eve Wish – Christmas Poetry
Respites – Christmas Poetry

Paula Frew

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Transplanted from Ohio to Kentucky to be near her only daughter and three young grandsons, the author wrote her first poem in the fourth grade. She fell in love with the form and was first published in an anthology at fourteen. A battle with multiple sclerosis has caused her to find her home in a nursing home, where she has found time to craft her poetry as well as time to teach writing to other residents. She has been published in several literary magazines and anthologies, including Ohio Bards and The Walt Whitman Anthology.

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