The Mistletoe Angel -- A Christmas Story

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Sven

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since 1999-11-23

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East Lansing, MI USA

0 posted 2002-12-23 11:14 AM

For my nieces, Isabella and Sophia
and for my grandnieces, Alyssa and Victoria
and my grandnephews, Stephen, Zachary and Ryan

and inspired by the original "Misltetoe Angel"--Noah Eaton

when little Diana was
          just a girl of three
her parents received a present,
an angel for their tree
now, this little angel was
          the strangest she had seen
made entirely of mistletoe
in shades of white and green

every day she would see him
          sitting high above
the quiet Mistletoe Angel
that she had grown to love
every night he would shine
          in their darkened living room
and since she came to love him,
she made for him this tune

Mistletoe Angel sing for me,
Mistletoe Angel dance for me,
Mistletoe Angel stay with me,
Till the light of day I see

every day she would sing
          this simple little song
and little Mistletoe Angel,
he felt that he belonged,
belonged to the heart
          of this shy little girl
who did indeed love him
more than anything in the world

now, Christmas came and went
          and came and went again
and Diana, now all grown
forgot about her Mistletoe friend
he sat in a closet corner
          so very dark and cold
lamenting his lonely life
wondering when he became old

then one day, the bright sun
          fell again on his leaves
Diana was just amazed
that they had stayed so green
she looked different then she did
          so very long ago
among her golden threads
some silver ones had grown

"Grandma, Grandma is this the one?"
          came the excited cry
that's when he noticed the tear
in the corner of her eye
"Yes, that's the one" she said
          in voice so warm and soft
and to the top of the tree
he was again placed aloft

now Mistletoe Angel
          was back on top of the tree
shining brightly once again
so that all around could see
the little girl said "Grandma! Grandma!
          Please teach me the song?"
and together, they sang those words
not heard in time so long

Mistletoe Angel sing for me,
Mistletoe Angel dance for me,
Mistletoe Angel stay with me,
Till the light of day I see.

the moral of this story
          is as plain as Christmas Day
each one of us is Christmas
in our own special way
Mistletoe Angel learned this
          and Diana did too
that Christmas is something
that stays the whole year through

Christmas is a candle that
          shines its holy light
promising us a day
at end of darkest night
and Mistletoe Angel hopes that
          when you see him high above
that you will remember his story
and treasure it with love

A revised repost for all of you . . . wishing you all the best of the season. . .and, as always, hoping that you'll join me in the prayer for peace on earth. . . thanks. . .

To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

RSWells
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1 posted 2002-12-23 11:24 AM

Good to see you again. Much enjoyed message and will certainly join you in a gentle quest for peace. Happy Holidays.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-12-23 11:33 AM

Very beautiful piece here Sven.
Good to see you again!
The very best of the season to you and yours.

~Peace on Earth~

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

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-12-23 11:42 AM

Merry Christmas, Sven!
Thank you for this
Christmas Gift!

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

4 posted 2002-12-23 05:44 PM

It's good to see you posting, Sven... Merry Christmas! *S*

Charisma

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5 posted 2002-12-23 05:56 PM

Merry Christmas Sven to you and yours.

~*Peace on Earth*~

Charisma

Martie

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6 posted 2002-12-23 06:29 PM

Sven...What a sweet story...I loved it. It may be one I can tell my granddaughter when she is old enough. May I? Christmas blessings to you and your family.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

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Glen Hope, PA USA

7 posted 2002-12-23 06:35 PM

What a lovely gift to give

It is something they will treasure and pass on to their kids

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

8 posted 2002-12-23 08:01 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh my gosh, now you have me flooding in tears, I feel so honored I inspired this instant classic...as a matter of fact, I think you have just inspired me the same! (smiles) God Bless You and your while family, sweet friend, I am adding this to my library where it will always reside as this Mistletoe Angel will continue to sing and dance for everyone here, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sven, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

ShadowRider
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9 posted 2002-12-23 08:23 PM

man-o-man-o-man-o-man-o-man!
Wattapoem! He, being Noah,
is the pinnacle atop our Christmas Tree of Love
and it's a star we adore!
jeff

passing shadows
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10 posted 2002-12-24 03:30 AM

Oh Sven! What a wonderful write, and a wonderful inspiration!

garysgirl

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11 posted 2002-12-24 03:49 AM

Sven, this is so special, just like the one who inspired the poem. Thank you.....

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

JamesMichael
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12 posted 2002-12-26 01:08 AM

Fantastic Sven...James

vlraynes
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Somewhere... out there...

13 posted 2002-12-27 02:21 AM

Sven~
Such a sweet story this is.
Happy Holidays to you and yours.
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

christian
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since 2002-12-18

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14 posted 2002-12-27 04:29 AM

cool tomatoes.

Magicmystery
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Windsor, Ontario, Canada

15 posted 2002-12-29 01:28 AM

And Amen to that Let us all pray for Peace on Earth. ... very well done indeed... and I adored the turning of time as little girl became Grandma... and passed on this favourite to her Grandaughter.. makes a lovely story.
Love, Light and Peace,
Sherry

Cherish the good memories of the past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. But above all... be kind to yourself today.

Salty
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since 2002-11-23

Posts 669
Texas

16 posted 2002-12-29 03:19 PM

what a wonderful story...it gave me chills.
Wonder where I might fing a Mistletoe Angel of my own *S*

This was a well written verse...enjoyed!

~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

vandana

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17 posted 2002-12-29 04:44 PM

enjoyed

happy holidays!!!!!!!!

sigheyes
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the winds of destiny

18 posted 2002-12-29 04:46 PM

I most cetainly will join in your prayer for peace. Lovely!

Gentle Spirit
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19 posted 2002-12-29 04:55 PM

Taking your hand and joining you in a prayer for peace Sven. The very best to you and your loves ones this Holiday season!

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

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The Shores of Alone

20 posted 2002-12-29 10:44 PM

How wonderful this story is. Good to read your works again.
Peace and love in the New Year
Sandra

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