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A Christmas Wish
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A Christmas Wish |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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A Christmas Wish I walk down the shadowed hallway, The house, so cold this time of year. To the closet where it's tucked away, In that box of holiday cheer. I filter through the ornaments, Through the lights and silver stencil. The long forgotten innocense, Of cards drawn in colored pencil. It's here somewhere, just hard to find, Not much of a decoration. Beneath the wreath, a soul's bequeath, Wrapped in disappreciation. "Will you help decorate the tree?" Simple question for her to ask. "You don't know what that means to me, You sure you'd be up to the task?" I'm not sure just how to answer, But the best way I know to start... Is the ornament I offer Within this box, a tarnished heart. I'll gladly place it on the tree, After I polish it for you. I'll light the roof for all to see, Hang stockings for the children, too. We can go caroling one night. We can make angels in the snow. Or cuddle by the warm firelight, Where we can make love sweet and slow. Yes, I'll help decorate the tree, I've just one thing to ask of you; Would you spend next Christmas with me, So a tarnished heart may shine anew? Michael Anderson ---------------------- It's the little things you take for granted That'll mean the most to you when they're gone. [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 12-02-1999).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Beautiful brother, and may you get your wish. A kind heart like yours deserves happiness! |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Definitely do you deserve to have more than a taste of happiness my friend. ------------------ 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) |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Hear hear. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
May your holidays be joyous, my friend...  |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
May you get your wish! |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
oh...sniffle. How beautiful. I'm sure your wishes will come true. |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
You can pencil me in with permanant ink, babe....For next December - it's a date! Although the way I see it, we'll be spending far more of the year together than that.....the holidays will just be a plus! I read this, and it nearly made me cry...You sure know how to take the simplest thought, or something so small that we've shared or talked about, and turn it into a heartwarming masterpiece for all to enjoy! Magical you are - my magic!! And like I said, this will be your last Christmas alone....Next year has so much to offer us...what a way to start a new relationship, a brand new millennium 2000, and a clean slate to boot for our hopes, dreams, and love.[This message has been edited by poetFemmeFatale (edited 12-02-1999).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Michael..I'd spend this Christmas with ya....I'll try to find a bar, with Christmas music playing, a nice bartender with a caring ear.....and just kinda reminisce of when Christmas was so grand....sound like fun? Let me know...... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Micahel and Toe you can spend Christmas with all of us here! Certainly a sad poem you've put together. I hope your happiness returns soon! You both wanna make me cry.... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Michael, This is beautiful! Liz |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bless.... HUSG ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
May all your wishes come true. Excellent poem, Michael. ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Michael, This is very touching. I know where you are coming from this year. I have decided to not have a tree and to celebrate as little as possible. The holidays are not kind sometimes. I am so happy for you that next year will be a brighter and more happy occasion. Ruth |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you all for the warm replies and wishes. I know my holidays will only get better, and I do know I have a lot to be thankful for, even spending this Christmas alone. You all have touched me very deeply this year, I am proud to call you all my friends. Femme, you are my magic, too. Michael |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I enjoyed this too, Michael. In every stanza A picture came Into my own mind And I could see it crystal clear A tarnished heart to find. ------------------ JOY |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Michael - it is an honour to be counted one of your friends. K |
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