Question:
Does anyone know the words to this poem?
My mother wants to know the words to the "Little Match Girl".
Im not sure if that is the name or if it is about a little match girl. Her mother used to tell it to her as a child and she would really appreciate having this again. Thanks
Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
The Little Match Girl Poem
Written by:
Jane Richardson Knabe Little Match Girl, 1979 and 1980
ACT I
It's Christmas Eve day in a village town;
The townsfolk are out shopping around.
The children all jump, cheer and shout;
But one certain someone looks all left out.
It's a frail little girl who sells tiny matches;
And wears a ragged dress covered with patches.
Families and couples all pass her by;
And not one single match are they willing to buy.
She sees many children on that holiday;
But they will not let her join in their play.
Santa arrives with gifts in his bags;
But there's not a toy for the one in rags.
The townspeople escape from the snow and cold;
And leave the hungry girl without one match sold.
ACT II
The girl lights a match to keep herself warm
And a ragdoll appears in life size form.
Soldiers, a doll, cats, and a clown;
Dance in the street in the middle of town.
The Little Match Girl can't believe this sight;
But it all disappears like a bird in flight.
Another wooden match is struck on the ground;
And gingerbread people dance all around.
Out from the candy store appear all the sweets;
From lemondrop to peppermints that are delicious to eat.
The candies all vanish, and the cold returns;
She strikes her matches, but they won't burn.
A beautiful Spirit appears in the street;
She picks the girl back up on her feet.
Together they dance, and together they twirl;
Happiness returns to the Little Match Girl.
The Spirit lights up a huge Christmas tree;
A star in the sky falls for all to see.
ACT III
The little bright stars light up the way;
While mystical moonbeams dance and play.
Away the girl journeys to heaven above;
To the castle in the sky that is made of love.