Free Verse Parenting Pets Poetry

Maxine’s First Christmas

By Melinda J. Irvine

we wrapped it
in tinsel green, red
paper torn

her toy mouse
tethered
to a lower branch

the best present
a little boy
held

cat with a toy mouse

© 2017 Melinda J. Irvine

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  • Location: Estancia, Iloilo (Philipppines)

little boy and his cat

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Published by Melinda J. Irvine

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian copywriter, poet and blogger living between the Philippines and Australia. Adopted mum to a little Filipino boy she met volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda, Mel blogs haiku poetry, nature photography and her journey as an adopted mum. Professionally as a copywriter, she loves writing the text and content that helps small business and corporate clients reach a wider audience.

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