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Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

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0 posted 2000-11-13 09:53 AM

Ladened boughs hold the snow,
and the season can begin.
for the falling shadows know,
that it’s Christmas time again.

Silver bells and stockings hung,
glistening prints on windowpanes,
wishes rest on every tongue,
every child's promise reigns.

Delighted voices, frozen creeks,
all the sleds on every hill,
and upon the rosy cheeks,
burn the magic and the thrill.

Locomotives, choo choo trains,
the simplicity of giving,
Mistletoe and drawing names,
and a time to be forgiving.

In the distance, one star shines
to remind us what it means.
It’s the constant of all signs,
and outlives all other scenes.

It’s all wrapped within the sky,
ringing with the silver bells,
it’s a presence drawing nigh,
to our hearts, where Christmas dwells.

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"When red-haired girls scamper like roses
over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey.""
Laurie Lee

Kathleen

[This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 11-13-2000).]

Mick Hawkes
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since 2000-10-26

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Tees-side , England

1 posted 2000-11-13 11:55 AM

What a nice reminder that xmas is just around the corner...

Mick

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Dopey Dope

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2 posted 2000-11-13 01:54 PM

A beautiful poem! Makes me want christmas NOW!

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!

Elizabeth

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Minnesota

3 posted 2000-11-13 02:51 PM

I will honor Christmas and keep it in my heart all year round...this was a truly beautiful poem, Kathleen!

Lakewalker
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On the streets w/ people

4 posted 2000-11-13 03:14 PM

Hey, very good job on this, Christmas is a special time. Nicely done

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CocoBaci
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 3043

5 posted 2000-11-13 11:15 PM

hi ROSE, ya know I like this one...

My compliments PoetFriend for a tender write

Coco

Irish Rose
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6 posted 2000-11-30 11:56 AM

Thank you everyone, and let's get on with the season!

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

7 posted 2000-12-03 12:36 PM

Just so you know, I've chosen this for the newsletter!!

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

8 posted 2000-12-04 09:14 PM

It is beautiful in your eyes my friend.

LW

Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

9 posted 2000-12-05 07:30 AM

Lovely, LOvely Christmas poem to mark this special season. I enjoyed reading it
Liz

BSC

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Posts 2919
New York, USA

10 posted 2000-12-05 08:39 AM

Beautiful Irish ~ Choo choo trains, frozen creeks, sledding and Christmas dwelling in our hearts...love it. Bonnie

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

11 posted 2000-12-05 01:54 PM

Thank you for the gentle reminder that Christmas truly dwells in that place where that lone star still shines... in our heart.
God Bless You, Bob <><

jlocke
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since 2000-09-10

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CC,TX

12 posted 2000-12-06 03:55 AM

Merry Christmas
Today, Tomorrow & Always

Love is the law, love under will.

Justbleu
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Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

13 posted 2001-12-05 06:16 PM

This is quite nice.....

Bridgette

Irish Rose
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14 posted 2001-12-05 06:29 PM

thanks for bringing this back around! I appreciate it!

Kathleen (Kay)
"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

OLIAS
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since 2000-06-20

Posts 1090
Pearl city Iowa

15 posted 2001-12-06 02:56 PM

Wonderful christmas feeling with this one I liked very much.

Merry Christmas,
Olias.

Elizabeth

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16 posted 2001-12-06 11:37 PM

Glad you brought it back up, Bridgette! Now we can all read it again.

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Accordionmaid
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since 2001-10-28

Posts 153
MA/USA

17 posted 2001-12-07 09:47 AM

This is a beautiful, and brought to my mind and senses many great memories. Captures the true essence of Christmas.

Irish Rose
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Posts 10263

18 posted 2001-12-07 11:59 AM

I appreciate knowing that others feel the feeling I had when I wrote this last year. You know, I have only done one or two poems about Christmas and I don't know why. Maybe b/c it's just such a personal feeling and yet so universal. Thank you for letting me know you read this.

Kathleen (Kay)
"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

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