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Marilyn
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since 1999-09-26

Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada

0 posted 1999-12-15 10:21 PM

     Have you ever taken the time just to watch people? In the midst of this holiday chaos
you can gleen much about life and love, mystery and innocence. My preparations for the
coming holidays are through, so I took the time to sit in the mall and watch. People passed
by, some hurried and some thoughtful. You can tell the ones on a mission and the ones
looking for just that right something.

     I sat myself down by the Santa display. Ahh the wonder I saw there; children lined up
to sit on the jolly ones lap. Innocence of children at this time of year is what it is all about.
The little faces lit up in anticipation of speaking to St. Nicholas, the wonder in their eyes
as they draw closer. Some even loose their nerve when their turn comes. You see, Santa is
such a man of awe and respect for the innocent. They all, in the end, tell him their wildest
dreams in the few seconds they are perched on his knee. The Airplane or race car, barbie
of easy bake oven; for in these small things are dreams of their future. Do you remember
flying that airplane through your basement or back yard? Remember you imagination
taking you around in world in a matter of a half an hour. The war you fought in your back
yard with the neighbor kids when you were 8? The dragons you slew and the princess you
rescued from the cardboard castle? The dreams of the young, the innocent, you can see
them alive in their eyes as they speak to the jolly man himself.

     Then, in the corner of my eye, I caught a motion. I turned to see what it was. There in
the crowded mall two long lost souls reunite. There is a joyous commotion as they talk
and hug with enthusiasm. Packages forgotten for a moment as the bond is reaffirmed.
With tears in their eyes they move to the cafe for coffee and remembrance. I look around
this place of commerce with a smile on my face. Even in this rush and bustle of Christmas
tide the true meaning of the season is not lost. It is truly a time for friends and family.
Rekindling something that you had lost touch with because of busy lives. Letting people
near and dear to you know true how you feel about them.

     Underneath my Christmas tree this year there will be a package wrapped in beautiful
paper and ribbons. When you open it and look inside you will  see it empty, but it will be
over flowing. It will be filled past capacity with love and dreams and thoughts of you my
friends. With out each and everyone of you I would not be complete. With out your love
and support through the time we have known eachother I would not be who I am. I wish
for you everything you heart could desire and more this holiday season. Under your
Christmas tree, where ever it is, you will find a box wrapped in beautiful paper and
ribbons. It will be from me and it will be full of love and support. You will have to look
very carefully and with your heart, not your eyes. Merry Christmas to all........and to all a
good night.

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

1 posted 1999-12-15 10:32 PM

Dear sweet sister of mine, Marilyn, indeed there is a present under your tree, full of love, respect and support and friendship just waiting for you and you alone sis.
SO glad to know there will be one under my tree too.
What beautiful sentiments. You are a true gem among cubic zirconia's my dear Maz.
Hugs
Lisa

What the inner voice says will NOT disappoint the hoping soul.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)

DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22

Posts 2396

2 posted 1999-12-15 10:33 PM

You are more than welcome Marilyn.

Thank you for such a gesture of caring and cheer. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too.

Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©
-------------------------------------------------------
"Either kill me or take me as I am,
because I'll be damned if I ever change..."

Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade
(Marquis de Sade)

Dusk Treader

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Senior Member

since 1999-06-18

Posts 1187
St. Paul, MN

3 posted 1999-12-15 10:42 PM

Beautiful sentiment Marilyn. I especially enjoyed this piece, and such a wonderful expression of the Christmas spirit and love. And your little story about innocent children and their amusements brought back many happy memories.. thank you

In flames I shall not be consumed, but reborn.

Balladeer

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

4 posted 1999-12-16 12:14 PM

....and Merry Christmas to you, Marilyn. Thank you for your lovely gift.

To the world you might be just one person but to one person you might just be the world.

PhaerieChild
Senior Member

since 1999-08-30

Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon

5 posted 1999-12-16 04:08 AM

Marilyn, Really enjoyed this post and thank you for thinking of us at this special time of year. I will treasure this not so empty box and send one back to you. Have a Merry Christmas and my wishes for a Joyous New Year. Thank you so much!

Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream.

Shawna R. Holder
Boise, Idaho

Moonshine
Member

since 1999-10-01

Posts 265
Australia

6 posted 1999-12-16 04:21 AM

Tres Belle!!!!!!!
Merci beacoup Marilyn!!!!!!!
Merry Christmas to you too - I hope that your Christmas and New Year are filled with much joy, love and happiness.

Huggs.......

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

7 posted 1999-12-16 07:35 AM

Dear Marilyn, Thank you for your lovley gift, I will treasure it

You will find a similar package under your tree.

I wish you a Merry Christmas and the very best for the New Year.
And I do remember my dreams as a child

*hugs* to you Marilyn for bringing them alive again. Thank you!

What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

8 posted 1999-12-16 08:59 AM

Very lovely indeed Marilyn....Merry Christmas to you too!

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

9 posted 1999-12-16 09:20 AM

Oh my dear friend...who could ask for anything else. What a wonderful gift and one I will treasure

Merry Christmas

Munda
Member Elite

since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

10 posted 1999-12-16 03:59 PM

Thank you for a precious gift Marilyn.
Merry Christmas and wishing you all the love and happiness you deserve. You're such a sweet lady. : )
Hugs,

Munda

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

11 posted 1999-12-16 05:35 PM

How wonderful, Marilyn.... May the joys of the holiday season be yours.... Merry Christmas.....

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

12 posted 1999-12-17 03:26 PM

Thank you for this beautiful gift, Marilyn! I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season!

Denise

Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

Posts 8296
Purgatorial Incarceration

13 posted 1999-12-18 03:29 AM

Ah, once again I feel the tears brimming at the corners of my eyes.
A merry holiday season to you my friend!

merlynh
Member

since 1999-09-26

Posts 411
deer park, wa

14 posted 1999-12-18 02:43 PM

Thank you for sharing your Christmas thought.

Terrina Kethryveris
Member

since 1999-12-06

Posts 53
USA

15 posted 1999-12-19 10:35 PM

Beautiful Marilyn. I am glad to see that the true Christmas spirit has not been lost after all, though it seems in today's world that it has. Thank you for the Christmas wish and the smile you have brought to my face this night.

And Merry Christmas to you as well, may it hold your wildest dreams this year.

Terri

Truth be known, fantasy is much more appealing than reality.

Pepper
Member Elite

since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

16 posted 1999-12-19 11:13 PM

A wonderful piece...a delight to
read.

I enjoyed seeing through your
eyes and heart Marilyn...
Merry Christmas to you and yours...and
thank you for your most generous
gift...you'll find mine under your tree
also...

A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!
Shannon

tuffluv66
Member

since 2011-05-13

Posts 121
Iowa, U.S.A.

17 posted 2011-08-05 06:54 PM

I can't wait to open mine

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