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Nan
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0 posted 2002-12-21 11:19 PM




A Christmas Sonnet

If I could wish upon the Christmas Star
That shone on Bethlehem at Jesus' birth,
I'd join humanity in Peace on Earth
And scatter messages of Love afar.
If I could gather throngs of yuletide cheer,
I'd use them to adorn our world with mirth
As festive garland wrapped about her girth,
Embracing Love and Peace both far and near.

If I could add a gift to Santa's sleigh,
I'd circle all the world by Christmas Day;
Give those in need protection from the cold,
A warming Afghan tatted in the fold.
If I could give to all I would bequeath
One humankind within a Worldly Wreath.


Waft every crest upon your destined sea
Embrace the Wave of Serendipity
Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy
Refurl with sail for all eternity
Nancy Ne

© Copyright 2002 Nancy Ness - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-12-21 11:26 PM


Nan, I love this. It's so pretty. Thank you for reposting it. I probably wouldn't have seen it otherwise.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~  
                  

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2 posted 2002-12-22 02:48 AM


You know only you could do this worldly wreath with such warmth and wonder, and Nan this is simply beautiful.

         
Season's Greetings
    from my home in Canada to yours!

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3 posted 2002-12-22 03:28 AM


Nan~ Thanks for re-posting this lovely sonnet. Enjoyed...Paul

If this world could be the way you write of
The way that God meant it to be for all
Each night in prayer we give thanks and  recall
The gift of love sent to us from above  

I've had this picture on my computer as wall paper for over a year. It's so touching.


" To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you "

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (12-22-2002 03:30 AM).]

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4 posted 2002-12-22 06:29 AM


I do remember this post and so love the pic as I think I told you. Thanks for the repost
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5 posted 2002-12-22 08:26 AM



Thank you for the repost, Nan...
always timely...
always needed...

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6 posted 2002-12-22 02:50 PM




(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I too wish the whole world the very same thing and for all our children to be safe and to live in peace and love! (sigh) I hope our wish comes true, sweet friend, merry Christmas and God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nan, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Elizabeth Santos
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7 posted 2002-12-22 03:25 PM


When I signed in this post, I accidentally wrote Elizabeth Sonnet! hehe! Your verse was so beautiful and full of hope. I feel warmth within the wreath that includes all. What a wonerful thought and a beautiful sonnet.
LOve to you and
Merry Christmas
Liz

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8 posted 2002-12-22 04:44 PM



I'm sure you would Nan, because that's the person you are.

Titia

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9 posted 2002-12-22 05:21 PM


Nan, thank you for reposting this. It was a beautiful piece of poetry and came from the heart of a loving and kind lady.

Hugs and luvs, Marti

Let our love circle the world and
bring Peace to all this Holiday Season.

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10 posted 2002-12-22 10:33 PM


Beautiful sonnet, my friend
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11 posted 2002-12-22 10:34 PM


This is just beautiful! Have a wonderful Christmas.
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12 posted 2002-12-22 10:44 PM


Simply beautiful sweet lady.
~May you and yours have a blessed Christmas~

~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~

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13 posted 2002-12-24 06:28 PM



Nan~
Smiling and loving this, my friend.
I absolutely adore this piece, and your heart
shines through your words for all to see.
A Merriest Christmas to you and yours.
Love and hugs,
~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Munda
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14 posted 2002-12-24 07:14 PM


Merry Christmas to you and yours Nan.

Beautiful sonnet, but you already knew that.

Seymour Tabin
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15 posted 2002-12-25 11:16 AM


Nan,
No doubt I love you.

Nan
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16 posted 2002-12-25 07:02 PM


I love you too - Sy et al

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