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Jon Mewett
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0 posted 2001-12-10 10:06 AM


                  

The winter’s night was clear and bright
The frost clung to the ground
With icy fingers against the glass
He strained to hear the sound
‘O little town of Bethlehem’ crept through sacred doors
He wiped the sleep out of his eyes
And watched for Santa Claus

The sky was black and crystal clear
There was a magic in the air
Next doors cat slept on the mat
And the moon ……a happy stare
His excited breath against the pane
Condensed with watery mist
He stared out on this Christmas night
And his teddy ...hugged and kissed

Santa Claus was on his way
The thrill ran through his frame
His small white nose squashed snowy flat
It was such an electric game
And then at once a whoosh of stars
Across the midnight sky
He couldn’t really hear the bells
But he didn’t want to try

The very next thing his ear was cocked
He didn’t want to dare!
But it was true there really was
A creaking on the stair!
He jumped back in his rifled bed
And pulled the covers tight
And with toy dreams rushing round his head
Slept peaceful through the night

The stocking packed with joy filled fun
On Christmas early morn
The paper lay around the room
All crinkled bruised and torn
He played and played throughout the day
And Christmas lunch so grand!
Not knowing where this joy came from
But he’d grow to understand

That Christmas night he went to bed
The toys stacked in their place
He’d laughed so much for many hours
It was such a hectic pace
His cherub face was clean and bright
His prayers a happy sigh
How could he ever forget this day?
When Santa Claus stopped by!


Jon Mewett


All these moments
In time
Will be Lost
Like Tears in the rain

© Copyright 2001 Jon Mewett - All Rights Reserved
icequeen
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1 posted 2001-12-10 10:36 AM


Now THIS is sweet - I love it!  Such pictures I get through your pen! Congrats - it's wonderful  

...and her crown was formed by the ice in her eyes

Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2001-12-10 10:41 AM


Jon,
A lovely write and I really enjoyed the read.

Jon Mewett
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3 posted 2001-12-12 03:17 AM


Thanx Ice and Seymore..........Ithought we could do with some Christmas spirit?

Stay warm

Jon

All these moments
In time
Will be Lost
Like Tears in the rain

rosepetals25
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4 posted 2001-12-12 10:45 AM


Jon,
  
    Awwww.. this is sweet   I'm glad you offered some Christmas cheer, you can never have enough  



Hugs,
Tara

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
     - Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

Startime
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5 posted 2001-12-12 10:49 AM


STANDING OVATION!!!I LOVE IT!! I LOVE IT!!!What a magnificent poem about a little boys Christmas.   Thank You!!!! **big hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

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6 posted 2001-12-12 12:36 PM


I could hear that little boy giggling in this. Very well done, Jon. And may your holidays be warm and cheery.  
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7 posted 2001-12-12 12:42 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, I cried reading this to feel the love of this sweet little boy and the smile on his face at Christmas time. (sigh) This is sooooooo beautiful, sweet Jon, God Bless You and have the happiest holidays! (big huggsgsssggss) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jon, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Jon Mewett
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8 posted 2001-12-13 03:26 AM


Thanx Guys and Gals..........thanks for those crimbo images too.......

Have a great holiday everyone...

Peace

Jon

All these moments
In time
Will be Lost
Like Tears in the rain

catalinamoon
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9 posted 2001-12-13 09:19 AM


Beautiful Christmas scene you painted Jon. Thanks.
Sandra

sodpossom
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10 posted 2001-12-13 09:51 AM


Very sweet and certainly the right season for it.Nice job!
Jon Mewett
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11 posted 2001-12-16 05:17 AM


Thanks both..........may your Christmases be merry and bright.......

Stay warm

Jon

All these moments
In time
Will be Lost
Like Tears in the rain

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