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The Christmas Present
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The Christmas Present |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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The Christmas Present Everyone is rushing about, the children are being better, trying to be so very good, for the yearly Santa letter the one that Santa reads, before his trip around to each and every village, each and every town. Now parents do help out, in all the fuss and turmoil wrapping presents up just right, in green and golden foil sending cards and letters, talking about the kids, the fun, laying out for relatives their stories, talking about everyone. Moms are busy baking, Dads are building things, their children sitting quietly, playing with some string. The tree is up and glittering, with silver and golden balls, the children wander aimlessly, watching needles fall. In the distance, carolers, coming along to sing of angels and good tidings, and all about the King. Houses lit from top to toe, in all their shining light, making it look so very warm, making seasons bright. But I know you see it, something's missing here, there's a loss, an absence, a missing of good cheer. So take this little reminder, don't be without it now, here is my little secret and I will tell you how. How to give but of yourself, to your children there, take them in your outstretched arms, see their faces fair and know that it is you, only you and your loving heart that is all they want, and their choice to never part. For all the toys and games, electronic or otherwise, will all be without naught, if you cannot reprise the loving bond between you, the caring should be there so this winter's Christmas, will be beyond compare. And if you are without children, in your warm, safe home, then do yourself a favor, and your heart won't roam if you find it in your grandchildren, give of them your heart, for if you didn't make time the first time, it's never to late to start. And if you are without grandchildren, well, you are not alone, but there are children everywhere, some that need a home, and every child needs a mentor, just like they need a dwelling, so be a friend to one without, your heart will end up swelling. So here is the best of all presents, reminiscent of the King, for if you give of you, yourself, you'll hear the angels sing. ©KRJ 18 December 1999 Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Beautiful message, Sunshine - heartwarming. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Their presents would mean nothing without your presence. You are so right! Liz |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Very true....A heartwarming piece Sunshine, wonderfully executed....  A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sunshine upon the singing angels and the King.... what more is there?? Lovely, Sunshine... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Severn, Elizabeth, Pepper and Nan - thank you! There is always an opportunity to bring sunshine into one's life... Hugs Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sunshine awesome verse! Best gift of all indeed! But those kids sitting quietly? hehe Not mine for sure! <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Beautiful, Sunshine! Denise |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Whtdove, when kids are sad, missing the "real thing", they tend to sit quietly - thank goodness your kids never sit quietly...they have the real thing... denise, thank you! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Giving of yourself is truly the best gift indeed, Sunshine... 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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sunshine - What a wonderful ray of ~Sunshine~ ! Looking into children's eyes should make us all realize, they see the naked truth and speak the angelic words of love, straight from their little hearts. We need only to love them. And we do. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wonderful words and thoughts, Sunshine. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Elizabeth, Marge, Balladeer - I thank you ALL for your comments! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wonderful thoughts |
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