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The Night Before Christmas (Passion's Style)
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The Night Before Christmas (Passion's Style) |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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The Night Before Christmas (Passion's Style) ‘Twas the night before Christmas and I got to thinkin' (First holiday in years I wasn't wastin' away, drinkin'). As I drew a quick smile wondering the reason So much joy had found me this Christmas season. Then I thought of all the friends I'd grown to love, Like Seymour, Sally, Isis, and White Dove. And I couldn't help but remember my trip to D.C. James, Doreen, Nan, Lost Dreamer and me. (One of my most treasured memories). Suddenly it became so easy to see, I was happy because I finally had a family. People I've found of genuine concern, Pepper, Rainbow Girl, Hoot Owl, and Severn. Even a few who just like me are "NUTZ". Walt and FreeByrd, no if's and's or buts! Still nothing has made me laugh harder this year, Than Toe Rag, Long John, and Balladeer. And nothing's ever broke my heart in two, Like Izzy and Eric, may God bless both of you. Denise and Echo, you strengthen me spiritually. Lucie, you always have been there for me. Many old friends and many a new face Have brought memories time will never erase. Alicat, Fairy Colours, Elizabeth, Kess, Starboards, Marge, Deep Blue Me, and Temptress. I've been touched by Marilyn, Alwye, Caroline, But few could touch my heart like Poet DeVine... Through a darkside not many would understand, Except for you, Scott, we share the same brand. Christopher I have found in you A brother and friend, never one more true. Gennifer I can only offer you my life, I'm already yours, I love you as my wife. I wish a Merry Christmas to everyone of you. You're all a part of me and there's many more too. The list it seems, could go on and on, How could I ever repay such a precious gift, Ron? Michael [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 12-23-1999).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
So? that's my problem? Yassee, I did everything humanly possible to take Femme away from you! Even with all my charm, good looks, promises of mad passionate love making, my great personality, my masterful ways with poetry etc.,....she just laughed too?.....Besides, she asked if I had a boat?.....Just goes to show ya...not even someone like me can have everything!! Oh well, she did promise to name yall's first kid Toerag though.....LOL.... |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Michael, You are most truely blest, as so are we for knowing you. You give from your soul every emotional thought. You breath inspiration on every level of your poetry. Your a gift sent from heaven for all of here. May this Christmas bring you all the joy and happiness you deserve. May you meet your love in person and forever hold her dear. Follow the path that has been set for you and never look back my friend. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You are such a joy to know! Your spirit shines as does your magnificent talent. Before responding to this, I sent it as an E-card to someone very special...thank you for writing it...thank you for being you. I hope to count you as friend for the next 1000 years! Sharon [This message has been edited by Poet deVine (edited 12-23-1999).] |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Michael...you have brought so much beauty through your words to us all!  We are truly blessed to have you in our lives!! A Happy Holidays to you and yours... Love this poem.....< !signature--> A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon [This message has been edited by Pepper (edited 12-23-1999).] |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Michael...You have given us so much, how could we not return the gift? You showed me kindness and compassion when I was a green horn at this sight. You have given us love and support in your words as well as a glimpse into places I have never been. My you and yours be blest in the new year as you have been in the past one. I wish love, happiness and prosparity to you this season and always. God Bless you.  |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Michael, you are one of the greatest gifts in my life this year. I know you'll find the happiness and peace you deserve Thank you brother for this fitting tribute to all our friends! Your talent shines through in everything you do my friend! Chris |
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Lynn Member
since 1999-09-20
Posts 316Jasper, Alabama U.S.A. |
Great version of "The Night Before Christmas" "MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND HAPPY NEW YEAR" If time cannot heal your pain, you can always cry on my shoulder. ~Jenn~ |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Michael, this is just perfect...this says it all - thank God for Ron! I can't imagine life without this family I have found, and you are a big part of that. Your poetry has touched me, through its many different styles and topics. The fact that you were there unquestioningly for your newfound brother at a certain time this year has made you exemplary in my eyes. You are a person of true loving spirit, and gentle heart - and both your family and Gen are very lucky - as are we. Thankyou for counting me as part of your family - have a big Severny hug and smile  K |
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Michael II Junior Member
since 1999-12-11
Posts 21Here, there, everywhere |
I think you forgot someone? I think you forgot me. But some how I still think this is funny. Although I think this poem came from a dummy. LOL Mikey [This message has been edited by Michael II (edited 12-23-1999).] |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Mikey, My son, I didn't forget you. You were a joy in my life before Passions I knew. You still are, though I might remind you dear boy, It's not to late to get a refund on your Christmas toys. So straighten up and fly right, little Chummy, And next time, remember who you're calling dummy! LOL  Merry Christmas, everyone - from Michael & Mikey. [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 12-23-1999).] |
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desperado Member
since 1999-05-24
Posts 312FT Hood,Tx |
Michael - I am blessed to have you as a friend. You are a great guy, truely one in a million. I don't think any of us in DC could forget it all. I know I won't. Merry Christmas Michael. shine a light so bright that all can see and you will find the joys that echo within me |
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Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
As Sharon noted when she emailed this to me (thanks for the heads up, Dear!), it does indeed epitomize what this place is all about. But that shouldn't come as any surprise. Because your openness, warmth and talent have for the past year epitomized all I most enjoy about poetry and people, Michael. Thank you for being you, my friend. And, of course, Merry Christmas! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Fine looking boy there Michael.....(Wonder how he turned out looking that great?)...LOL....Merry Christmas and goodbye my friend..Good luck with all of your future endeavors...... |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you, Toe, wishing you the happiest of holidays, too. Ron, Thank you for allowing me to be me. I am honored to have you call me friend. James, you're one of a kind, yourself, I hope you never change. Severn, you are one of the most genuine people I've ever met, and gifted in your art. Bless you. Lynn, I don't know you to well but I wish you the Merriest Christmas. Christopher, the feelings are 100% mutual. Wishing you all the happiness in the world. Pepper, Marilyn, I am so pleased to see you two have become such a big part of Passions. Thank you for your kind words. Lost Dreamer, you have a heart of gold. I thank you for all your words of encouragement when I was down. You have always been a smile on my face. PdV, if it weren't for you I wouldn't be here right now. I can never say thank you enough. Merry Christmas, God bless you all. Michael [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 12-23-1999).] |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
You are, Michael, without a doubt, one of the most talented, compassionate, sweetest people I've ever met. You cannot know how pleased I am to call you friend, and to see the wonderful things happening with you and Gennifer. I pray you are always so blessed...you deserve it Merry Christmas to you and yours! Wonderful poem, by the way It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Michael my friend. It is I who should thankyou. You looked after me when I first came to Passions, showed me the way. You were my light then my friend. Then when I became a moderator and found I was to share Dark Forum with you I couldn't have asked for anyone else. It was right and fitting for me you know? You are a light here in Passions my friend, for us all. I thankyou for that and your friendship and understand. (((HUGS))) and the Merriest of Christmas's for you and yours. Reach inside your heart, that is the greatest gift you can bestow. Merry Christmas.. ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is such a wonderful place and you are a big part of it! Merry Christmas to you and yours Michael! Denise |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Michael, I feel very blessed to have so many new friends this year... and you're right there at the top of my list... Merry Christmas, my friend.... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Michael I really don't know what to say. But watch I'll write a paragraph here. It touches me deeply to know that I have touched others in a way that I could be called friend. I just do what I do and be me, and I guess I never really think about it. I'm very glad we have crossed paths, and become freinds! For you are a blessing in my life! Other than that I really don't know what to say except that I'm honored to mentioned and happy to have you for a friend. One in which I thank God for! And Passions also! God bless you Michael, and have a very Merry Christmas!!! <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season Keep Christ in CHRISTmas |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Michael - Now you've got me teary-eyed. I'm pleased to be joining hands with all of you here at Passion's. Glad to be your friend and hope the friendship grows ... I see you've got Mikey to keep you on your toes. And speaking of Toes that's one rag you'd be happy to have in your friendship bag. Nothing better than a Balladeer ... to sing your song and bring you cheer. I could go on and on but better not lest I forget someone. Great job, Michael. God bless you and yours. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Like the Darkness you are named for, I find comfort in your friendship. Thank you my friend and Merry Christmas. 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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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Wow, wonderful Michael! And including me, how sweet! I love it. Merry Christmas to you and your son. *Krista Knutson* ~*Like a lion, without fear of the howling pack, Like a gust of wind, ne'er trapped in a snare, Like a lotus blossom, ne'er sprinkled by water, Let me, like a unicorn, in solitude roam.*~ Hymn Of Buddha |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Michael, this is beautiful, and to mention me...Im speechless. Thank y ou for being here for me, it means a lot, you are a terrific friend! God bless you in life and on His birthday! Have a VERY Merry Christmas!! ~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~ |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Michael: That photo of you and Mikey is super and the interaction between the two of you is great...and ROFL@Refund...*g* ..  )))Happy Christmas Sweetheart, you're a Christmas treasure! HUSG Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Michael and Mikey, thank you both and Merry Christmas |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
Merry Christmas my friend. I know that I have been ... well we will just say "Out there" the past few months.. hehe.. but I felt honored to see my name in your list of friends. Wishing you and yours a Great Holiday Season With perseverance even the snail reached the Ark. |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Gawd, you people have to stop this! Whatever will I do with all these awesome friends? You're going to sully the antisocial reputation I've tried SO hard to maintain ... But seriously, Michael, I wish you and Mikey and all those you hold dear the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest New Year ... and a hearty "Thank You" for making my season a little brighter. --Kess You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Awwwww!!! My goodness, Michael! I'm honored to be counted as friend. You're a truly wonderful man and I wish nothing but happiness and peace to you and those you hold most dear. ((((BIG HUGS!!!)))) Merry Christmas to you too, Mikey!!! |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Gosh, what can I say that hasn't already been said, except I love you...this was outstanding!! Glad I looked back to find it! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Bravo Michael! Let me just add to all the other replies. . . I am glad to be a part of this family. . . That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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