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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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There’s no snow on the ground Nothing wrapped in the house Still some signs are appearing Cards stealing in like a mouse But the spirit is lacking I just feel ennui Can’t seem to raise it Oh where can it be? I know I’ll have to bring some Can’t rely on another For soon rooms will be crowded By daughter and brother Wife is busy as can be But I’ve papers to grade Today’s Breakfast with Santa All I want is some shade I did my buying In October past Still have to wrap them But that can be done fast I want mistletoe And the tree gaily lighted Fingers tugging on knee “Pop-pop is it the night yet?” I don’t need an excuse To kiss anytime For the kids will be here Just a change in my clime If it were white out Maybe music will play And I won’t hear the din Of what candidates say Let’s play Paveroti, Crosby’s popular still Hear Frosty and Rudolph Maybe I’ll feel the thrill I’m avoiding the issue It’s not what but who What’s wrong with this Christmas? It’s the absense of you! There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~Janet Mar |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I’m avoiding the issue It’s not what but who What’s wrong with this Christmas? It’s the absense of you! ================ oh bill..you write my heart with this one.. I just cant get into it this year ... but this is one cute and clever lil scrooge confession made me smile when I read it ...and it aint snowing here neither.. later-fellow-bah-hum-bug-gator  jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
if we bring some cheering song and a mug of warming drink "Glug" and come to you with Christmas Cheer can we stay the rest of the year? perhaps its the given age which sets the wayward stage of knowing when the paper's torn we're left weary, perhaps forlorn so much in a kiss's anticipation so much too, this momentous celebration we forget to honor this, Christ's birth and feel the speeding by of Earth so Mr. Yeats, if we all come on by might we sit and chat, maybe sigh at what's been learned of what we give and in that, then toast to how we live... now hear the bustle, it's coming fast now go make memories, for they shall last... Hugs to you... 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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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful sir!!! Longing and anticipation all in one.  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've expressed this beautifully Wilfred ... and such a lovely and tender conclusion. Now Hey! I've got snow and Christmas spirit overflowing today up here ... I'm sending some your way!!!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
15 days - and counting - and I'm still a momentary visitor to these warm comforting 'halls'. Again, let me offer my simple sincere thanks - until I'm able to 'sit up' longer. Your words warm my heart |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Christmas is for kids billy...they always brighten the day with their little smiles HUGS TO YOU and have a wonderful Christmas with your family..  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--I sure hope you are feeling better soon and that you find Christmas...I think maybe it is in your heart. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
WY~ excellent -SEA |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Thank you - all of you - I do read - and I can't thank you enough |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
you got me with Crosby...sigh.... "Always be a first rate version of your self instead of a second rate version of someone else." Marilyn Monroe |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Bill, I got the cure... What you need is 5 extra girls... Nothing like getting reminded every 5 minutes or so... Just send me your address and I'll send them right over... I might could get some things done. LOL dale FLASH, latest update: 3 say it's 13_ 2 say it's 12... I can't tell which way their counting from... But if I don't get some typing done these cards are just gonna be late. Why do I feel like I'm writing bill's (that's a pun Bill) I pray there's no late charge. [This message has been edited by lucky (edited 12-12-2000).] |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Well Bill it's snowing up here in Washington and needless to the girls got the spirit and their still counting. dale |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wil, Excellent write. May I add? (I'm gonna anyway) Where is Christmas, not round here although my house is filled with cheer presents wrapped the lights are up with my neighbours I have supped heard good wishes, trimmed the tree but there's no Christmas here for me I wait for love and sadly say for me no hope in Christmas day but what's that light I see afar could it be shining from the star that heralded the saviour's birth who came to bring goodwill to earth it is it is, now I can start to celebrate Christmas here in my heart. Keth Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Irish Rose - I don't think is could be christmas without Bing's voice Dale - You got me smilin' here - thanks Kethry - I agree - when the creche's appear - THEN it's Christmas - Thanks for your added verse - it's needed ~G~ |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Sigh I know I read this...why I didnt reply I dont know...perfect touch of sadness this... |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
WILFRED, HUGS2Ux4 cus you truly are a sweetie with a tender loving heart and that's all I want to say other than hey I liked your poem and thank you once again.... coco |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Paula - Coco - Thank you so much - I know you understood my intent! |
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