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No Tree For Muffy.......Christmas Repost
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No Tree For Muffy.......Christmas Repost |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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( a children's Christmas poem ) The lights shone bright in Cooperstown, Feelings of Christmas filled the air. Bright, shiny faces lit the night Almost, but not quite, everywhere. Poor Muffy sat in her living room Staring at that empty space Where, always before on Christmas eve, A green pine tree stood in its place. Poor kid looked everywhere for a tree; It wasn't that she hadn't tried But all the stores were all sold out And so poor Muffy sat and cried. The townfolk, hearing of her plight, Searched the fields for miles around. They searched the valleys, hills and woods But no green pine tree could be found. Oh, they found elm and oak and birch And chestnut trees and such, But no Douglas fir or spreading pine - No Christmas tree for Muff. The mayor, in all his wisdom, said "We are faced here with a toughie! In all the town there seems to be No Christmas tree for Muffy." So off they went to the highest hill, Two hundred people strong, With flashlights, axes, hammers and saws And Muffy caught up in the throng. Till one, then two, then three then four Those hills they all accosted, Till, finally, two hundred strong, Fell to the ground, exhausted. But, as they lay there on their backs, Staring at the winter sky, A soft smile touched the mayor's lips; A twinkle appeared in his eye. "Muffy," he smiled as he spoke, "You are such a lucky girl. You've got the greatest Christmas tree In all the whole, wide world!" The crowd looked up and what they saw Brought tears to every eye And sighs of awe escaped their lips At the clear December sky. Millions and millions of blinking lights Covered Muffy's tree. The tinsel came from shooting stars Dropping through the galaxy. Leo, Venus, Aries and Mars Provided her with ornaments And, as the lights bounced off her face, Muffy knew what the mayor meant. The townfolk, happy to the man, Drifted home to get some rest Each knowing on this Christmas eve That they had seen life at its best. And, when they woke up in the morn, Rested from fulfilling dreams, If they had looked upon that hill Do you know what they would have seen? A sight that would have said of life That God is - as He has to be. A girl with head tilted toward the sky; Sweet Muffy and her Christmas tree. |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
So sweet...of course I might have said that about this poem before--because it it! A true Christmas treasure! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Outstanding, Balladeer!!! Another "save" for the kids---these poems are precious, as are the poets. (And this one, I think, I will ask THEM to draw the illustration...) HUGS for the Holiday! Thank you. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Your stories are always so inspirational Michael ... and this is no exception. It just warms the heart on this lovely night. Beautiful sentiments, and such a perfectly visual ending ... loved this!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Inimatable way, your inimatable style, your inimatable classy poetry. |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
Absolutely wonderful... You truly are an amazing poet..I enjoy so much reading your work..This was so sweet..and with the absoulte perfect ending... ~LL~< !signature-->The way to love anything is to realize it might be lost. author unknown [This message has been edited by Lady Lightning (edited 12-17-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Consider yourself *hugged*. Preciously you've touched my heart. Perfect Christmas story of hope and friendship and love. I love you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Balladeer~ what a touching, lovely poem! Thank you for this! -SEA |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Very sweet poem Balladeer... One that I shall also printout for lil one to enjoy a night-time read... Thank you for this delightful library keepsake... coco [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 12-17-2000).] |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Ooopsie I'm sorry I forgot to clic library thread |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The Universe, and you... God's gifts... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
you are wisdom and sincerety all wrapped up with a bow of grace ... this is a gift of poetry and proof your a class act... and a hard act to follow ... this jewel will get ya extra spammy stocking stuffers  (and spammy kisses under the mistletoe) later-Christmas-cheer-gator jm |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
 wonderful Christmas poem...love it. Merry Christmas to you and your family. ((Hugs)) Charisma |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wonderful story Balladeer and told so well. I love the direct approach wrapped in lovely tightly rhymed verse....excellent seasonal mood...there's a book in there some where for you to write I know it...take care and have a happy holiday.....ethome |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Elizabeth...thank you! You are sweet, too serenity...thank you, sweet lady. It makes me feel very good that you are sharing it with the kids...you are wonderful Kit....I'm so glad you like it! Your acceptance always means a lot! Sy...thank you for your inimatable reply Lady L...thank you! My poetry loves your eyes reading it! Marge...hugged I feel...by my favorite hugger! I'll try to touch your heart more often!!! SEA...1-800-DELTA CocoBaci...I thank you VERY much! My regards to the lil one sunshine....what a lovely thing to say!!! I forgive you for getting the order wrong.. Janet Marie...I got the mistletoe if you got the spammy kisses....and I'll get stockings THANK YOU!!!Charisma...what a beautiful Picture!! That's perfect!! Thank you! ethome...thank you...and I wish you the same!!! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
click...into the library! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer, this is inspiring and wonderful, and I really love this one. It's a real Christmas treat. Take care Mushy Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
  Balladeer~ would if I could!! SEA |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I'm glad you reposted this, it's what Christmas is all about. "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." Winnie the Pooh |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
The tinsel came from shooting stars Dropping through the galaxy. What wonders from you, never cease this heart of yours amazes me... very,very sweet story, you have a wonderful imagination... ~~~soft smiles ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Now you KNOW this one of my all time favorites of your work... and that's a pretty difficult choice... Cuz I love everything you write... Splendiferous, my deer...  |
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