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The Music Box
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The Music Box |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859
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The Music Box I saw it in the window, Of this lovely gift boutique. I've dreamt about this many times, So mesmerized, I couldn't speak. My daughter stood behind me, On my shoulder she placed her hand. Mom, why are you crying? How could she understand? My son asked me, one long day ago, What would I like for a gift? I told him it would be a music box, I watched his spirits lift. I never got that gift from him, As he left us much too soon. And it really didn't matter, In my heart there was such gloom. Yet; Is this serendipity? What drew me here today? For here was this sweet music box. And it took my breath away. We went into the gift shop, And played the melodies. I said to my dear daughter, I feel weak in the knees. The brass rolls turned around, As the little couples danced. Sweet magic sounds of music, And I was so entranced. The music box came home with me, I wrapped it up with a bow. And placed it underneath the tree, So everyone would know. This gift came from my son, I knew it right away. And I will think of him every time, I hear that music play. [This message has been edited by strbbux (12-21-2001 08:50 PM).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
strbbux - this is most warming and touching to me... Glad that I stopped in for a read.. BC |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh my gosh..this poem touched me deeply. Your heart writes how much the music box touched your soul. Absolutely beautiful read. Thank you for sharing it with me. **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 |
What a wonderful Christmas story. Sandra |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you all for the warm replies, of course this is true, It happened today and I had to sit and write it all down. I am still in a wonderment about it all. Like a little miracle for me, My son passed away last year on Dec 5th and it has been difficult. And this music box I found today. I was not even looking for it, it was like it was meant to be. thanks again to all above. strbbux |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Strbbux~ As a music box collector .. I was drawn in by the title~ As a mother ... I was held by the heartstrings~ Bless you sweet lady~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thanks Marge, the poem of course to me is more about my son than the music box, glad you enjoyed it and relate to it. and thanks for replying with kind words. strbbux |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh my gosh, I cried reading this, this is sooooooo brethtakingly beautiful! (sigh) May you and your son share the most happiest holidays together, and may your happy hearts sing like that music box! (kiss on cheek) I love it!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you so much, it is a broken heart right now, thanks for your kindness. strbbux |
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