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No Tree for Muffy........the other Christmas repost
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No Tree for Muffy........the other Christmas repost |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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(This is a children's Christmas poem....in other words, for LngJohn  ). . The lights shone bright in Cooperstown, Feelings of Christmas filled the air. Bright, shiny faces lit the night Almost, but not quite, everywhere. Poor Muffy sat in her living room Staring at that empty space Where, always before on Christmas eve, A green pine tree stood in its place. Poor kid looked everywhere for a tree; It wasn't that she hadn't tried But all the stores were all sold out And so poor Muffy sat and cried. The townfolk, hearing of her plight, Searched the fields for miles around. They searched the valleys, hills and woods But no green pine tree could be found. Oh, they found elm and oak and birch And chestnut trees and such, But no Douglas fir or spreading pine - No Christmas tree for Muff. The mayor, in all his wisdom, said "We are faced here with a toughie! In all the town there seems to be No Christmas tree for Muffy." So off they went to the highest hill, Two hundred people strong, With flashlights, axes, hammers and saws And Muffy caught up in the throng. Till one, then two, then three then four Those hills they all accosted, Till, finally, two hundred strong, Fell to the ground, exhausted. But, as they lay there on their backs, Staring at the winter sky, A soft smile touched the mayor's lips; A twinkle appeared in his eye. "Muffy," he smiled as he spoke, "You are such a lucky girl. You've got the greatest Christmas tree In all the whole, wide world!" The crowd looked up and what they saw Brought tears to every eye And sighs of awe escaped their lips At the clear December sky. Millions and millions of blinking lights Covered Muffy's tree. The tinsel came from shooting stars Dropping through the galaxy. Leo, Venus, Aries and Mars Provided her with ornaments And, as the lights bounced off her face, Muffy knew what the mayor meant. The townfolk, happy to the man, Drifted home to get some rest Each knowing on this Christmas eve That they had seen life at its best. And, when they woke up in the morn, Rested from fulfilling dreams, If they had looked upon that hill Do you know what they would have seen? A sight that would have said of life That God is - as He has to be. A girl with head tilted toward the sky; Sweet Muffy and her Christmas tree. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!!BRAVO!!! I am printing this one off for my daughter, Erin, to take to school with her. Absolutely magnificent. Your talent shines brightly, sweet Balladeer. **hugs**   Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Aww, this is a sweet one. Happy Christmas month.. Sandra |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The crowd looked up and what they saw Brought tears to every eye And sighs of awe escaped their lips At the clear December sky. Millions and millions of blinking lights Covered Muffy's tree. The tinsel came from shooting stars Dropping through the galaxy. Leo, Venus, Aries and Mars Provided her with ornaments ========================================= Who could ever forget this one... Anybody ever tell ya youre a poet  anybody ever tell ya you are waaay cool  Classic poetry....CLASSY poet  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ahhh Balldeer...this is soooo sweet! You are quite the storyteller. You clever clever writer you! I so much enjoyed this one tonight. ~Thank you and kisses under the mistletoe~ Nancy "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 CLAPPING WILDLY!!! Oh my gosh, this is soooooooo beautiful, sweet Balladeer, what a beautiful Christmas poem to ring in the holiday season! (smiles) I cried reading this to see the star twinkle on the tree and Muffy's warm face smiling as Christmas carols were sung around her tree. (sigh) This is soooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I'm printing out a copy for my sister to read it, she'll love it!!! (big hugggssssss) We all love you, sweet friend, we wish you the happiest holidays! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Balladeer, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My stocking was just waiting for this one... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Startime...I am honored! I hope they all like it. Thank you! Sandra...thank you...and happy wishes to you, also Janet Marie..and classy response from a classy lady. No WONDER we get along so well Enchantress...thank you, magical one. I'm putting up lots of mistletoe!! Noah...I hope your sister likes it! Thank you, friend poet. Your words are always appreciated Sunshine..I am honored to be in your stocking....KIDDING!!!! Thank you! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Oh great one, I bow to you as your humble servant of poetic mastery. Nicely done. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
As usual, standing in your shadow Big B...beautiful work... jwesley |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Balladeer! You sure tell some wonderful stories. I love it! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
 for the cutie pattootie  Yes, I remember this, I loved it then, I love it even more now! I'll second what Janet Marie said Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Balladeer- I absolutely LOVE this. What a wonderful, heart-warming story. You're just awesome, my friend. Happy Holidays! Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear heart Do YOU know this is my favourite of all time Christmas poems, it is simply the best. I have this printed, framed and on my wall, along with Desderata, Don't Quit, and If. And this fits in perfectly with each of them, you really are a fabulous utterly fabulous writer. Truly this is utterly utterly wonderful, and thank you for reposting it. I can't imagine how I missed this earlier, but I was a little busy trying to get a poem sorted out. Still I've seen it now and so I'm really really happy. Love and warm stuff as always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Excellent penned my Dear Deer.... wonderful story indeed ((hugs)) Charisma ~*Theresia~* |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
What a great Christmas tale Michael. I think I may print it off and read it to my niece this weekend. She’s sure to enjoy it as much as I do. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Always the beauty of your thoughts touches me in a tender way~ Thanking you for sharing this *gift*~ I love ya' ... oodles~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh, I do love this one Michael. A definite favorite of mine ... thank you for sharing this again. Big hugs to you sweet poet, and Merry Christmas!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Michael this warmed my soul! Guess what they get read to them on Thursday, yup! I shall email you the critique LOL - Thank you - this was excellent timing and I really enjoyed it (you have a good heart Charlie Brown).~*~ May the spirit of this season live in your heart all year through ~*~ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
many regards to you Sir Balladeer, Sudhir |
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Rogue24 Member
since 2001-12-01
Posts 111Ontario, Canada |
Merry Christmas! Your words left me with a childlike smile, ear to ear and I would say its quite permanent! Your stories remind of my grandmother as she would sit with me and tell me stories. I thank you for this marvellous write! Bravo! God Bless your kind heart!  Ter. Alone in the dark, through my thoughts comfort I do seek, through my words I find peace. |
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