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The Music Box (Annual re-post for my friend Jenna)
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The Music Box (Annual re-post for my friend Jenna) |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~* The Music Box *~ He handed me the music box as if it somehow belonged to me. It wasn’t wrapped in paper or ribbon, only his love that I could see. She was of the finest porcelain. A red-haired angel inside an egg. Her hands were folded in prayer, behind her clouds of gold inlaid. He spotted her in an antique store, while traveling a while ago. He wondered if he could get her fixed, to somehow make the music go. She had a broken wing on her left, but outside of that she was the one. Should he take a chance on buying her? Could this damage be undone? He said he knew he had to have her, it was as if she sat there waiting for him. He'd tthe chance ~ try to get her fixed, so he purchased her on a whim. He took her to a jeweler in New York, and spoke to him of his request. He mentioned that the antique store, said if it could be done, he was the best! He told the jeweler about two friends, Who knew each other over 50 years, And said he wanted this music box To soothe some of his mother’s tears. He wanted a particular song installed, and wondered if that could be done. The jeweler said to leave it with him; the challenge would be fun. He went back in three days as told, and was delighted at his work, The music box looked good as new so he paid, and thanked the clerk. The little angel now was perfect. The egg was now shiny and bright. A tear even welled up in his eye as he wound the key that night. He bought me that music box as he thought she looked like Jenna. It was this gift for me you see, as my angel’s hair was also henna! He handed her to me like it was nothing. Already tears welled in my eyes. This time all the pain I held inside, flowed out, no way could I disguise. For when I wound the key to hear, the jeweler had put in Jenna’s song, through my tears I found myself, actually singing and humming along. "Where Have All The Flowers Gone", tinkled away magically, so clear from the little music box I held, given by the son I hold so dear. "Why didn’t you wait 'til Christmas, to give me this gift I’ll always treasure. He simply said, “I Love You Mom, and I'm glad it gives you such pleasure." How blessed am I to have a son, who feels my laughter and my pain? And if I could have him all over again… Well, I'd do it again and again! ~* This is a true story *~ I received this gift from my son early for Christmas last year - and it is one I will treasure always as a great deal to me. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-24-2002 04:12 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Todd is your best gift... as you are ours... Merry Christmas, Mysteria... with hugs! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Kiddo Thanks for all the emails and safe and happy holidays to you...Notice how I worded that? |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thanks Karilea, and Ethome, yes I did sweetie, and I am off to play on Grouse Mountain with my family right now, you all enjoy your evening. Hugs to everyone, including Willow my special angel.  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sharon, this is so special, as well as a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and yours, sweet Sharon.  "Love makes the world go around" ~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (12-24-2002 08:55 PM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Sharon, I am sitting here crying. This is such a beautiful and loving story, as only you can pen. Your son is such a sweetie and you are lucky to have someone this caring and thoughtful. Hugs to you and your family, Marti Let our love circle the world and |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Sharon, this is one of the most beautiful poems I've remembered reading and just reading it again is such a special experience to me as you and your son share such a beautiful love together! (wipes tears) I just bought my mom the Elvis #1 Hits CD and she loves Elvis so uch and misses hearing his hits so much and when she opened it she went into tears because she loves me as I love her so much and because the childn in her came back which made me cry in cheer! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You and your whole faily, sweet friend, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Yay!!! May love and light always shine upon you! Love Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You've a wonderful family, Sharon - Todd knows you so well, doesn't he? He takes care of his mom... and in turn of Jenna's memory - Merry Christmas, my dear friend...  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
  Will the wind remember the names it has blown in the past? |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Yes, Sharon, you do celebrate that son and the sun every day.What a sweetheart he is! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am so glad you enjoyed this event that happened in my life, and it truly was a special one. Yes Nan, he does take care of me - bless his heart. |
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