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Dear Santa....How Did You?
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Dear Santa....How Did You? |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Dear Santa, I am too old now...but... In my heart, I am young. My hearth is bare, but my heart is filled...with remembers of yesteryear... Of nights before a small stove, wondering how you would come. How you could possibly come in through that tiny little hole. Of nights in bed, fighting the sands that sprinkled my eyes tenderly, as a yawn wrinkled my nose...as I heard the sound of bells...as I dreamed. Of mornings, so chilly, so sparkling as lights of our Christmas twinkled brightly....as the sun rose and then... I found those presents, I found that scribbled note. I ate the last crumbs of that cookie... I treasured what you wrote....and I wondered... How did you? How did you get through that tiny little hole? Leaving those presents and so much joy, hope and faith in my heart. Please come again....the cookies are fresh, the milk is cold...I have a bigger hole for you... And three youngsters waiting to hear those bells... Thank You Santa.... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Magnus a/k/a Santa's helper -- "Please come again....the cookies are fresh, the milk is cold...I have a bigger hole for you..." Like these lines. Thought provoking. In that our holes have to be bigger as we grow older, right? [This message has been edited by iliana (12-20-2003 05:15 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
   (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, you will forever be that curious, joyous boy at heart and Christmas will always be part of you as the child in you will always leap in joy this day each year! (angel hugs) I too wonder how he does that, hehehe, happy holidays, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
SMiling at you... Just as you think you have outgrown the wonder, your heart enlarges with enough room to let all of Christmas enter with the trimmings and the bells on. Perfect! TD PS...Thank you Santa |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Sooooo cute. I loved this!!! Merry Christmas  Terri~  |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
ha. cool write. i caught my parents wrapping presents at the age of 10, so i grew faithless then. but, i still 'try' to believe .. er, maybe? :smirk: nice poem. |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Oh, Magnus... This is so sweet...thank you so much for sharing it. Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Santa's magic...just like you  |
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zenny Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 371Belgium |
*smile* hugs, kelly |
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Jes Member
since 2003-10-21
Posts 422Denmark |
Smile i always wondered how he got taht bike through the chimney.... still full of wondering, smile but i must admit today teh wonders are my kids, when i see them happy, and smiling, like kids should do. Thank you Santa ... Smile Jes |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
LOL this is sooo precious...I have a 3 year old that swears she hears santa everynight, she doesnt understand just yet, but she is bright eyed and ready to embrace "him" thanks for this treasure....  hugssss Lauren~ ~~**~~**~~**~~**~~ |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Barry, thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories......of not only when I was a child, but when my "little girl" was really a little girl, too.  Hugs to you and yours,  |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Bravo Barry. Well done. This is a great piece. Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ You are such a versatile gentleman ... this is another tender render~ Merriest of Holiday's to you and yours, my friend~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, A delight to read, enjoyed. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
We didn't have a fireplace, initially... Santa was Quite Inventive...  |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
i think santa hears you, hope you get a bit of what youd like this year |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...this is so precious, as are you, my sweet friend! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful memories wrapped up in this one Barry. May you and yours have a very blessed Christmas.  ~Let peace begin with me... |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Well done, Barry. I keep waiting for Macy (my four year old) to ask how Santa gets into our home on Christmas eve. With the other two children too old to be believers, it is wonderful to watch my little wide-eyed believer at this time of the year. May she always believe... Thanks for sharing your wonderful memories. Patricia |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wonderful my friend, and if he's held up let me know, with the hole bigger I could probably fill in.... jimmy |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
this was precious! happy holidays to you and yours! Amy "When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I think Santa brought a few elfs along and sent them down the small chimneys...James |
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