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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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0 posted 2012-11-27 10:27 AM




When I was the holly jolliest
The keeper of season
in smells and lights
Bits of cheer and whimsy
everywhere you look
And of course the music
stirring magic in my heart
But those days have slipped
away over years of bah humbugs
filling the season with dread
What a priceless gift
it would be
to find my old self this year
sitting under the Christmas tree
LGRĀ©11/27/12


© Copyright 2012 Lori Grosser Rhoden - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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1 posted 2012-11-27 10:32 AM


I think a lot of us, myself included, can relate to this. There is so much going wrong in the world that it has affected my way of thinking about many things, as I am sure it has many other people.

But this is priceless, and I hope, fervently hope, that you will find you sitting under that Christmas tree grinning back at yourself . . .

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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2 posted 2012-11-27 10:38 AM


Thanks Jerry,  I feel better about this year than I have for quite some time.  You just never know...
    lori

JerryPat2
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3 posted 2012-11-27 10:41 AM


You never know, but we can hope.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Victoria
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4 posted 2012-11-27 11:42 AM


I enjoy being around our grandchildren at Christmas time. Although I have five Im grateful for the two we will be seeing.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

ken206573
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5 posted 2012-11-27 11:49 AM


I love the poem very much and i hope you get back your peppy christmas spirit wrapped up with a bow. Happy Holidays!!!
JL
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6 posted 2012-11-27 12:25 PM


"What a priceless gift
it would be"

Yes it would, and all it takes is the doing.

"Get-er-done"

Enjoyed the read...

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

JamesMichael
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7 posted 2012-12-12 07:40 PM


I agree, and I'm sure that fun will come before the season is over...James
katahdin
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8 posted 2012-12-12 09:47 PM


I know just how you feel. My Mom passed away at Christmas time serveal years ago and Christmas has never been the same for me. Thank goodness for my grandkids to keep the holiday spirit alive. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Karen >^..^<

Marchmadness
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9 posted 2012-12-13 12:44 PM


Lovely but sad poem, Lori. Hope you find joy in the season.
                              Ida

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