Open Poetry #4 |
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Christmas Eve and every day... |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom ![]() |
A different box.. < !signature-->![]() This one is full of memories but ones that make you smile the little clown that dangles with star spangled suit and hat the ivory laced edged heart with perfect crystal in the middle the tiny drums and trumpets bought when I was but a lass I must have 50 different decorations one or two bought each year they each tell a story of what was happening for me in each year of my life some bring such a smile others a tear but Christmas Eve is the time mince pies warm from the oven, claret in sparkling crystal glasses It's my favourite night of the year I watch the coloured lights in the street imagining they represent a single child's wish or maybe yours and mine loving looks exchanged as we recognise the time and effort for our gift children and their thoughts on how quickly can they play with the wrapping Lots of noise, adults wanting their dinner and me, well, I'm Hitler come Christmas one child starts it off by picking up a present and calling out the recipients name each waits with excitement while gift is undone and thanks and kisses given depending on the children, yep, starts at 11am and carries on till about 6pm.. ![]() You may be thinking the children get fed up, they don't, they love Christmas here the way they can never get in the kitchen for adults, they drink as much coke as they like take the video for my sister in the states, me with sprouts in one hand lego in the other it's a day that should happen every day, the love, good thoughts and plenty of hugs Happiness mixed with sadness for those days have come to an end, our children of the world need their mother's and father's or they grow up and lovers forget to be lovers or have different needs but the fairy and my box of purchased joy will always remain a very special memory each Christmas Eve as the frost is on the pavement and the lights sparkle with all our loving wishes... Give a little thought for those without a home the child without a parent, kiss and hug the parents that can't provide what we each take for granted for those they love so much. Peace! ps: apologies for such a rotten poem but the thought is there, isn't that what we say? Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 12-12-1999).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Yes, that's what we say, Rainbow, and your thoughts are priceless. I, too, collect one ornament every year to remind me in someway what the year represented. It's always fun to pull them out and reminisce. Merry Christmas, Rainbow ![]() To the world you might be just one person but to one person you might just be the world. |
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Elizabeth![]() ![]()
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Not rotten at all, Rainbow! Like the sentiments here. Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail- And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale! -Oliver Wendell Holmes |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Warm and wonderful, Rainbow! Merry Christmas to you! ![]() Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a nice collection of thoughts and memories ![]() |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
tch tch - what do you mean rotten? It's beautiful, RG. |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
it is beautiful, and reflections of a beautiful heart..... |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I rarely buy an ornament for myself... but I have many that were gifts and bring the giver into my home for the holidays. *S* And I give each of my godchildren an ornament every Christmas... and love the way they treasure their collections. I like this box, RG! *S* |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Lovely sentiments Rainbow.... Merry Christmas Sweets!! ![]() A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
Geeee, I wish I could write rotten poems like this one ... Beautiful box Rainbow ... ![]() ![]() |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Very nice. Enjoyed. |
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cjs9853 Junior Member
since 1999-11-26
Posts 44smyrna, tn usa. |
brings back memories that make me smile too. wonderful ![]() ![]() |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A private look into your Christmas and your thoughts. Thank you Liz |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
The older we get, the more cherished are childhood memories. The gifts are rarely remembered, but traditions, ah..they are the groundwork of true love. Thanks for sharing yours. |
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