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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa 
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The Gift Curled up round a raggy doll, A sleeping tousled head, Blanketed in baby dreams, Soundly in her bed, Stockings hung in reverence, Hoping to be blessed, Milk and cookies waiting, For a special guest, Snowflakes softly whisper, Against her window pane, Verdant holly heaven, Adorned with silver rain, Footfalls in the hallway, Creaking bedroom door, Shadows dance in firelight, On her bedroom floor, Gifts for her a plenty, Carefully conveyed, Then onto her sleeping head, A hand is softly laid, "God bless you little angel", "May your dreams come true", "The greatest gift I can bestow", "Is peace and joy to you", And In her sleep she heard the sound, That all good children Know, Of sleigh bells song, and laughter, Receeding in the snow. OLIAS |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Beautiful, Olias. I loved the story you told. Elizabeth |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Thanks for your kind words Elizabeth, Take Care Olias |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
A wonderful piece . Your talent shines in the telling . Doc |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Olias...I remember that night... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Doc, Thank you for your kind appreciation, after reading your work this is true praise. Sunshine, Christmas brings out the child in all of us thats why its wonderful, thank you for your kind words. Regards Olias |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oli~ Beautifully written, soft tender piece which was well worth the read...thanks for sharing this with us  Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Tracie66, Thank you for reading this piece and your kind words, Im glad you enjoyed it. Regards Olias |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Such talent Great poem! i love this!  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is precious, Olias! Very nice! Denise |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Dopey_dope. Thanks for your post, I'm not sure about the talent, but christmas is always an inspiration. Dsnyder. I'm happy you liked it, not as precious as your kind words, thank you. Regards to you both Olias |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OLIAS~ Absolutely ADORABLE ! Precious memories - Then onto her sleeping head, A hand is softly laid, "God bless you little angel", "May your dreams come true", "The greatest gift I can bestow", "Is peace and joy to you" Oh, makes this mommy's heart swell with remembering. Thank you for sharing this moment of joy. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
I think you did a great job with this !"Snowflakes softly whisper, Against her window pane," "Disagreements stimulate thought, thought stimulates action, and action stimulates life." --Me!! http://www.thehungersite.com |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Marge I'm glad you rekindled a happy memory, thanks for your wonderful response. Lakewalker Your very kind, I'm overwhelmed by peoples lovely responses to this poem. Thank you again to you both Olias |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Very beautiful Christmas poem This is one of my favorites Superb! LIz |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
OLIAS, it's a fav of mine 4 sure... A lovely poem and a treat it is to read... My thanks for sharing it with us... Coco |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Liz, This was almost a throw away when I started to write it, but it kinda took hold of me and shook me by the throat, glad you like the results. Thanks for posting. Coco My thanks to you for your kind response, I must listen to my femine side alot more ( makes for better writing ), no sexism intended. Regards to both of you and take care, Olias |
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Musicmaker1969
since 2000-06-25
Posts 589Peterborough, Ontario Canada |
awwwwww!!!!! What a very warm and touching poem. Makes me feel like curling up around a fire with my neice and nephew to play with them. What a beautiful poem. I look forward to more of your poetry. |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Musicmaker, Thanks for your post, sounds good to me after all christmas with the kids is what its all about. Be well and warm peaceful Regards Olias |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Just to let you know, I've chosen this poem for the newsletter!  |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
P.D. Thanks for including my poem in the newsletter, I appreciate it Regards, Olias. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 Beautiful. And truly, our children are the most precious gifts of all. Bob <>< |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
Thanks for sharing your poem, it's lovely and describes the one gift I've always wanted for my own children! |
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jlocke Member
since 2000-09-10
Posts 169CC,TX |
I love this poem. Then onto her sleeping head, A hand is softly laid, "God bless you little angel", "May your dreams come true", "The greatest gift I can bestow", "Is peace and joy to you" Thank you. Love is the law, love under will. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I wasn't in the spirit of the season as much as I could have been, I am now, thank you! What is that you express in your eyes? It seems to me more than all the words I have read in my life. Walt Whitman |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This Christmas poem is so dear and so well written and versed. What a pleasure to read your work Liz |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Lighthousebob, Thank you for your reply and your wise words Merry Christmas. Debbie, I have no children either, but I have a small boy inside me that still finds wonder at Christmas, Thank you, Merry Christmas. J. Thanks for your kind words, all the very best of the season to you. Irish Rose, You carry the spirit of christmas in every word you write gentle poet, Thank you and Merry Christmas. Elizabeth, A special thank you to you, your strength and gracious heart inspire me, all my good wishes go to you for peace and quiet reflection, be well my friend. Regards and all the best to all Olias |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
A bump back up as this poem truly brings much joy to this reader... |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Thank you Coco Baci for dusting off this old christmas bauble of mine, I'm glad you liked, Merry christmas to everyone at passions Regards Olias Like Marleys ghost I'm often here ... in spirit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
 ing some Christmas cheer~~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Love the Christmas season   ARCTIC WIND |
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