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Christmas 1959 Revisited 2003
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Christmas 1959 Revisited 2003 |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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 Christmas 1959 ~*~ Revisited 2003 Even now in blackest white sounds still scurry through the night; pine scents drift upon the scene of tinsle’d, garland’d evergreens… “Christmas will be lean this year” mother whispered in our ear, so we gathered toys for those who had naught and filled our hearts from smiles we got… “Christmas will be sparse this year,” father spoke, too low to hear, so we canned jams baked some bread, to give to others, their tummies fed… searched through closets picked out toys choosing books for girls and boys each child looking for a gift that would give a smile and lift wrapping paper and ribboned ties favored toys now wished goodbye games and bears books and clothes learning lessons heaven knows. “No Santa, brother,” the sister said, but habit wore, so just before bed, stockings were hung with greatest care, though no wish for Santa’s fare… In the morn we woke in light of Santa’s visit from the night surprise and glee filled the air, as presents lay about, everywhere. “How did Santa pull it off?” Papa hid behind a cough Mama shied behind her smile seems Santa was watching all the while… that little ones might learn the joy through sleight of hand to girls and boys, that gifts, and giving are in the heart and love of Christ is Christmas’ start. [This message has been edited by Sunshine (12-22-2003 08:53 AM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So beautiful..so many memories ticked in here Karilea.. May you and yours have the happiest of holidays!  |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
A keeper, Karilea, oh yes, a keeper. I love the poem and the photo. I remember those old black and white pictures of Christmas when I was but a little girl. Thanks again for sharing your Christmas spirit. Patricia |
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Greeneyes  
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Karilea~ This is one to share every year....not only in beauty, but thought....lovely  HUGSSS Lauren~ ~~**~~**~~**~~**~~ |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
You bring a gift on the wings of your words. Thank you. Eric |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read  merry christmas |
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