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A Gathering of Angels
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A Gathering of Angels |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A Gathering of Angels Gathered they from all the world With wings of heavenly grace unfurled Come together Christmas Season Reminding us the Christ Child's reason Delicate figures in halo light Celestial spirits of soul's delight Willowy wings and seraph face Suspended there in reverent grace From all around the globe they came To honor Christ and bless his name And all who see transfixed in stare At a hundred angels floating there Their gentle grace and loving face Command a presence in this place So magnificent a sight to see My lovely angel Christmas tree Elizabeth Santos |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
My mother collects angels and her tree is always all angels that people have brought her from all over. Every year because she has so many angels, there are different ones on it and I love to look at each one and try to figure where it came from or who the giver was. Some are old, some are very new, but all precious to her in their own way  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Sounds breathtaking...perhaps you could submit a picture. if not, i will just close my eyes and imagine it. Good poem, Elizabeth. michael |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Liz - a marvellous piece...and you're going to work something out huh?! What - give me wings!!!!?  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Lovely reminders of the true reason for the season!  Denise |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend - Your tree of angels must be as delightful as this poem you wrote. You positively ~glow~. You write of angels on the tree ... I think of angels and envision thee. Wings of gossamer, halo askew ... I think I've seen the likes of you. Hustling and bustling, not missing a trick ... winking at the reindeer that bring Old Saint Nick. Merrily flitting to and fro ... kissing your love under the mistletoe. Angel with halo tarnished, I'm sure you are a delight. Merry Christmas, angel ... and to you a very good night. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hoot, Beautiful isn't it? All those angels together. Michael, If you lived a little closer, you could come see for yourself! Thanks for the kind comment. Liz Severn, dear, we'll think of something! Scholarship, maybe? Denise, yes angels remind us of a lot of things, all lovely. I love angels! Marge, Halo tarnished just a bit But I often polish it Not as flitty as you think Unless, of course I've had a drink But that is very rare, you see Cause it does not appeal to me I'm quite reserved, and free of strife I need you to liven up my life A neon halo 'round her head And wings of silk to knock you dead Quite alluring, reassuring Never, ever, ever boring The forum she is always lighting With down to earth colorful writing You're such an angel! Liz |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
Loved it Elisabeth - absolutely beautiful! Well done! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Here's another for you....  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
I love to quip with angels ... the joy is never done. My dear friend, Elizabeth ... I'm sure that you are one. For I've seen halos shining in yours words so bright. You'd just have to be angelic to give your thoughts such flight. Wouldn't it be such fun to fly in on a whim ... and be little trickster angels spreading light from within. An angel's smile an angel's heart ... that, my friend is what you are. Let's flit down to the shopping mall and get halos for all. I heard they got 'em priced so small. TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE Let's get some for all ! Wouldn't that be fun? What a sight to see ... all of Passion's poets flying round the tree ! *YOU ARE SOOOOOO MUCH FUN ! Love ~Marge~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Rod, Thank you kindly Nan, you are an angel. I think I,ve got one on my tree that looks just like you Marge, Leave it to Marge to want to buy a halo! Honey, that's something that's not for sale. Let's see, now how can we get you one? Just kidding, THANKS! You're sweet! Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 12-14-1999).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Beautiful Elizabeth. . . surely you have learned the angel's song. . . That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you,dear friend,that's such a nice compliment. Liz |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
I know it isn't Christmas but when I read this poem I had to reply. Angels are some of my favorite things in the world!   ~ElizabethDreams last for so long, even after you're gone... |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Enjoyed this poem SweetPoetFriendElizabeth... I particularly like2hunt down your holiday theme 'poetery jewels' and bring em back2the top bumpity bump... I have always found much joy and comfort in the reading of them over the holiday season, and this treasure I find today hopefully others will take a peak and agree with me... |
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