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Spirit of Christmas?
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Spirit of Christmas? |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity 
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Her wallet full of plastic Has been maxed up to the hilt Ensuring the kids Xmas is fantastic And yet She feels no guilt They have a bigger, better set of lights Than the one’s next door The ‘fridge is crammed with exotic delights Yet She still goes out for more 3 trolleys full of must haves Groan as She leaves the superstore Ignoring the beggar dressed in rags Whilst trying to find Her new 4 by 4 A contented smile across Her face plays When She finally spots it Taking up 2 disabled bays She begins to load the vintage wine And imported Belgian beer Hoping everyone will have a better time Than they did last year Then She hits the button on the sat nav That has been programmed ‘Home’ Not forgetting first of course To switch on Her limited edition mobile ‘phone She turns on the 52 inch plasma screen And opens another box of luxury mince pies When a sight She considers so obscene Is played out before Her eyes It is not a very festive thing To have to watch at this time of year All those poor people dying Thousand’s of miles from here She thinks it really is such a disgrace And something should be done As another mince pie disappears into Her face She switches over to channel 1 …. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
'Tis a sad scenario, indeed ~ and one that many of us is guilty of to one degree or another. The other day my daughter asked me if I would like to go shopping for groceries to donate to our local food bank ~ something that she does every year. The feeling that one gets from helping those less privileged, is the greatest Christmas gift of all. All year 'round, she donates her time and money to several causes that are near and dear to her precious heart. Thank you for this poem and its important message. ~ and btw, I appreciated your poetic effort as well!!! Well done!  God bless you! ~ and Merry Christmas! EA   |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thank you EA, & thank your Daughter also for making time to help those less privleged & fortunate as the rest of us. This one came about partly after being bombared with Tv ads for all the latest gizmos.In the UK, shops are limited to what times they can open. eg, on a Sunday they are open from 11am to 4pm & you can only purchase things between those hours. However, some shops open an hour before so you can browse/choose what you want but you have to wait until 11am to pay. In order to maximise the xmas bonanza, they are now staying open even longer this saturday & opening even earlier on sunday. 2 of the largest geocery stores slogans are: 'Every little helps' & 'Do something different today' how sad they do not follow your Daughters example and do just that. A very Merry Xmas to You & Yours..EP |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
EP, thank you for your kind response to my response! ~ and for the explanation as to how this poem came into being! Sunday shopping in our area is normally 12:00 to 5:00 ~ but like in England, the hours are greatly expanded at this time of year. It's all about more, bigger, and better! Shop, shop, shop ~ 'til you drop!  Yes, the true meaning of Christmas does get somewhat lost in the shuffle, hustle, and bustle.Love & Christmas Light, EA |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Angel Thank you for your response to my response to your response! Sorry, had to post this... Having recently been unwell & so unable to get into the christmas spirit (Literally) I may have overindulged on the licquid morphine.Well that's my excuse & I'm sticking to it... Happy '08 John |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
John, I'm sorry to hear of your recent illness. May 2008 be one of vibrant good health ~ and joy! Giving you a warm, healing hug, Love & CHRISTmas Light, Linda |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Linda, I am now going to log off as i'm filling up at your kind words & could end up crying all over laptop! Thanks again & I look forward to further forays on the board in the new year... Have really great '08. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
May the true Spirit of Christmas permeate you. Your Poem is a very powerful reminder to act out of Love, always, but especially now when the world seems glittering, but too many dwell in the darkness of poverty and abandon and solitude. Thank you so much for this. I also enjoyed the conversations with dear Linda. May you enjoy perfect health! Love, Margherita  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...Merry Christmas...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
There's a lot of truth in this poem...sadly. Hope you start feeling better elljayel. Ida |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Have A merry Christmas!  ARCTIC WIND |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thank you one & all for your kind words & thoughts especially at this time of year. It is a really strange feeling to sit in front of my pc thousands of miles away from you all and feel the warmth & love of unmet, unknown strangers I now consider friends.As I read your comments a kinda of tingly, shivery glow crept across my skin. How sad that people are today rushing around in pursuit of last minute bargains oblivious to how the simplest of acts such as a smile or 'Merry Xmas' could make to someones day/life. Thanks again, have a happy peaceful time filled with love & I will be back next year.John XX |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
May this holiday time be a blessed one for you, John - We're happy tohave you among our family of friends..  |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
Have a late Merry Christmas, dear John. I don't know what I was doing then? probably Only read CA. Aunt Tom. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Aunt T, I shall consider your wishes as my first greeting for the next christmas ! John |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
What a shame that this woman does not understand the true meaning of Christmas. |
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