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OLIAS
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0 posted 2000-11-10 12:32 PM


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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1 posted 2000-11-10 12:35 PM


Beautiful, Olias. I loved the story you told.

Elizabeth

OLIAS
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2 posted 2000-11-10 02:15 PM


Thanks for your kind words Elizabeth,

Take Care

Olias

Dr.Moose1
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3 posted 2000-11-10 05:50 PM


A wonderful piece . Your talent shines in the telling .
Doc

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4 posted 2000-11-10 07:54 PM


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



OLIAS
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5 posted 2000-11-10 08:23 PM


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

tracie66
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6 posted 2000-11-10 11:35 PM


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



OLIAS
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7 posted 2000-11-11 11:47 AM


Tracie66, Thank you for reading this piece and your kind words, Im glad you enjoyed it.

Regards
Olias

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8 posted 2000-11-11 03:34 PM


Such talent
Great poem!
i love this!




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I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them!


Denise
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9 posted 2000-11-11 03:46 PM


This is precious, Olias! Very nice!

Denise

OLIAS
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10 posted 2000-11-12 05:06 PM


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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11 posted 2000-11-12 06:31 PM


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*~



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Lakewalker
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12 posted 2000-11-13 03:02 PM


I think you did a great job with this !

"Snowflakes softly whisper,
Against her window pane,"


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OLIAS
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13 posted 2000-11-13 03:26 PM


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

Elizabeth Santos
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14 posted 2000-11-13 07:52 PM


Very beautiful Christmas poem
This is one of my favorites
Superb!
LIz

CocoBaci
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15 posted 2000-11-13 11:10 PM


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

OLIAS
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16 posted 2000-11-14 09:53 AM


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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17 posted 2000-11-15 05:31 PM


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.

OLIAS
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18 posted 2000-11-15 08:35 PM


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

Poet deVine
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19 posted 2000-12-03 12:45 PM


Just to let you know, I've chosen this poem for the newsletter!    
OLIAS
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20 posted 2000-12-05 08:43 AM


P.D. Thanks for including my poem in the newsletter, I appreciate it  

Regards,
Olias.

Lighthousebob
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21 posted 2000-12-05 01:47 PM


Beautiful.  And truly, our children are the most precious gifts of all.  Bob <><
Romy
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22 posted 2000-12-05 02:25 PM


Thanks for sharing your poem, it's lovely and describes the one gift I've always wanted for my own children!
jlocke
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23 posted 2000-12-06 04:11 AM


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.

Irish Rose
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24 posted 2000-12-06 10:36 AM


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



Elizabeth Santos
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25 posted 2000-12-07 06:53 AM


This Christmas poem is so dear and so well written and versed. What a pleasure to read your work
Liz

OLIAS
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26 posted 2000-12-07 07:01 PM


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

CocoBaci
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27 posted 2005-10-18 02:03 PM


A bump back up as this poem truly brings much joy to this reader...
OLIAS
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28 posted 2005-12-20 01:09 PM


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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29 posted 2007-12-20 10:32 AM


ing some Christmas cheer~

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30 posted 2007-12-23 01:38 PM


Love the Christmas season



ARCTIC WIND

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