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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 1999-12-22 11:06 AM


Polaroid These Moments
~Marge Tindal~ 1999

'Twas the night after Christmas
I'm thinking to recall,
when presents were stuffed
in closets down the hall.

The merriment over,
the family and friends gone,
a return to the realm
of a now-quiet home.

The visions of memories
stir me to write
of moments like these
not lost in the night.

A daughter whose laughter
fills up the room
with caring and sharing,
no place for gloom.

Oldest son with his chosen
wife-soon-to-be,
locked in an embrace
for the camera to see.

Middle son
sharing his delight
of the new-found love,
in his heart shining bright.

Youngest son,
grinning broadly,
at the very idea
of his two brother's folly.

The father, the mother
and of course, the brother,
gathered together
for this Christmas with others.

Polaroid the moment
of a family of love
reminded of family gone
to Heaven above.

Sister Shari not present
to see us this year.
We remember her love
with angelic cheer.

In Heaven, I just know
there's a Christmas tree
decorated with angels
of my memory.

Mother, Dad, brother Mike,
and sister Shari join in,
singing songs sweetly heard
of times that have been.

For all things we are thankful
we pause to recall,
as friends touched our lives
with a gift or a call.

I'm driven to exclaim
as they come into view ...
Thank God for memories !
Thank God for YOU !




 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com



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1 posted 1999-12-22 11:09 AM


Wonderfully written. I made me feel kind of sad though. Good poem.

 --A Little Fairy--

Marge Tindal
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2 posted 1999-12-22 11:33 AM


Fairy Colours -

The smiles outnumber the tears
when memories live in your heart.


Thank you for liking it.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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RSEvans
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3 posted 1999-12-22 11:37 AM


A sadly touching happiness.  I can only hope the Christmas Day will find you with yet another bright memory.  My thoughts will be with you this holiday season.
Pepper
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4 posted 1999-12-22 11:48 AM


Picture perfect
Thank you for sharing yet another piece of your heart Marge!!
Love this poem, I do!!  

 A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!
Shannon



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5 posted 1999-12-22 12:09 PM


And in the end...  it all comes down to a photo finish....

beautifully expressed Marge!

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RSEvans -
Thank you for a thoughtful read.
My thoughts with you in return
this Christmas.

Pepper-
How sweet ~picture perfect~is a
good description of how I feel.
Bless you, Pepper.  Your heart
is of great magnitude.

Local Rebel -
Yes, 'photo-finish' is an apt
description ...
It's a Dead Heat ...
all winning memories, head to head.

*Love to all ~Marge~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Elizabeth Santos
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7 posted 1999-12-22 12:59 PM


Marge
Lovely family
Lovely memories
A lovely snapshot of your life
So precious these pictures are
Liz

Marge Tindal
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8 posted 1999-12-22 01:19 PM


Elizabeth, my friend -
So happy to turn the pages
of my family photo album
with you all.
'snapshotsof love for sure.
Thank you. ~Marge~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Denise
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9 posted 1999-12-22 11:46 PM


Wonderful moments...wonderful memories! Thanks, Marge!  

 Denise



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10 posted 1999-12-23 12:03 PM


Thank you again, Denise.
They are indeed wonderful memories
made by such wonderful people in my life.
I've been blessed.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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