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Eusta B. Mae
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since 2010-05-03
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0 posted 2010-11-17 01:42 PM





With Holidays approaching
I find myself now dreading
What was once anticipated
But the past has taken
Its yuletide toll
As bah humbuging
husbands tarnished
The shining
In my heart
Year after year
Into decades
My joy dismantled
Going through
The motions
Of traditions
I still keep
Out of guilt

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Amaryllis
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since 2010-05-20
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1 posted 2010-11-17 02:28 PM


oh that is heart-touching, ebm... yes, keep those traditions... for YOU.  

Love~
Amaryllis

Eusta B. Mae
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2 posted 2010-11-17 02:35 PM


Amaryllis-I need to find something new I can put my heart into. Thanks

JerryPat
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3 posted 2010-11-17 03:41 PM


Hah! Bah-humbug right back, ebm. I've been one of the hum-buggers for quite a few years. Except for the special day it is for Christians it is merely another way to extract money from the many who can ill afford to spend it. Some actually go into debt to try to outdo others in the spending derby. I have a brother who used to do that. I do feel badly that your hum-bugging is a direct cause of husband(s). That is sad.

. . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$!

Dark Stranger
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4 posted 2010-11-17 03:44 PM


ms ebm..even though dismantled, you still have the pieces..like an erector set, who knows what you will build?  enjoyed your voice here
Eusta B. Mae
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5 posted 2010-11-17 03:51 PM


I'm trying to start a future of new old memories
Eusta B. Mae
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6 posted 2010-11-17 03:53 PM


D- thanks for your eyes here. ebm
BluesSerenade
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7 posted 2010-11-21 12:08 PM


Tradition is hard to hold on to but that doesn't keep us from trying
...even worse when you are guilted into it.  

Good work ebm, loved your title too!!

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
8 posted 2010-11-21 03:39 PM




I had a humbugger...once...
old dogs do learn new tricks
now and then...


ethome
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since 2000-05-14
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New Brunswick Canada
9 posted 2010-11-21 03:43 PM


You scaled this down just right EBM
Good writing!

Eric

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