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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Once Upon a Christmas Eve Once upon a Christmas Eve, in blustery chill of night The wind was blowing sparkling icy beads of crystal light The powdery snow in spiral twists blew off new fallen mounds And made a lovely wonderland across the moonlit ground At midnight hour through howling wind, from places far or near The sound of bells pierced through the night and touched upon my ear The moon had passed behind a cloud alit in glowing light And caste a shadow of a sleigh onto the misty white I rubbed my eyes in disbelief of what I was to see Nine reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh across a starry sea But then it turned and sped right down upon our laden roof Piled high with snow that muffled sound of sleigh and pausing hoof I quickly hid myself from sight, for I had always dreamed That some day I’d catch Santa Clause in white and puffy sleeve And there he was, I know not how, for I had locked the door I didn’t think that Santa would come to a house so poor For we had placed just one small toy beneath the Christmas tree For each young child to open Christmas morning happily But now it seemed that they would have more presents to receive This Christmas would be happier than any I’d conceive But Santa left his bag aside, and took no presents out Instead he looked around and then he slowly turned about For on a table we had placed a little stable scene With Christ Child in the manger, as three kings bowed in esteem Santa stood in wonder and then he said a prayer Before the Lord and Savior , he knelt so humbly there His words were spoken softly, and before he went away He touched each empty stocking, not a toy did he display So strange a scene disturbed the night, and I could sleep no more Knowing Santa left not one small present for the poor But then I fell into a slumber til the break of day And laughed away my silly dream to start my Christmas Day When morning broke, the children woke and rush downstairs to see Each found his gift with ribbon wrapped beneath the Christmas tree No presents in the stockings, as they could plainly see But one boy looked in anyway, and said “This is for me!” It was a note from Santa Claus, it said you are so blessed To have two parents who have given you such happiness And so I leave for you this day a present from above For Christ has sent for each of you a stocking full of love And in each stocking was a note, that Christ had Santa leave Full of love and blessings, for each child did true believe The little ones then held the stockings to their hearts in praise For they already understood the richness of their days Elizabeth santos |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Oh, my! This is going to be a classic I can tell. Wonderful Liz, just wonderful. I hope we can publish it in the Holiday newsletter!! |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
The TRUE meaning of Christmas! This is so touching, Elizabeth. Elizabeth |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's all i got to say!  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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
PoetdeVine, Thank you for such an entusiatis response to this Christmas story. I greatlt appreciate it Elizabeth, Many forget the true meaning of Christmas, unfortunately. It good to remind ourselves Dopey, I like your WOW. Thank you Liz |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Tears of joys and thankfulness for the beauty and true spirit of Christmas written by your talented hand. This was so very beautiful. Much love to you from me. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. [URL=http://path2riches.com]http://path2riches.com |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Liz; This is so glorious a poem and what better gift, the gift that lasts forever, Love. Eliie Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Elizabeth, you know I read this poem of your's two times and I got tears in eyes when I read it the second time... I shall thread this to my library and if I may Elizabeth I'd like to print this out and share with the lil one... Thank you for this lovely render of the story behind Christmas...  coco |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Overflowing with the true meaning of Christmas Liz ~ just beautiful. Bonnie |
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jlocke Member
since 2000-09-10
Posts 169CC,TX |
I am in tears... I am in awe... Wonderful, wonderful story. God bless you, sweat soul. Love is the law, love under will. |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
It's so easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas and the gifts that we recieve every day! You have done such a wonderful thing, reminding us all of our blessings! This is one I will keep always! |
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oh2beme Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 215NV USA |
Liz, this brought tears to my eyes!!! It is most beautifully written that words will not explain. Though I have read your work before and you do have a true talent. I always enjoy your reads. By the way, Merry CHRISTmas!!!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Certainly not where I expected this one to go at all Liz. This is so beautifully written with so much truth, and true meaning of Christmas it just shines! I shall be sharing this one with my Children, and whoever else will listen. Love it! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. I don't question YOUR existance - GOD |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Liz, This was an entirely enjoyable read...full of warmth, hope, and the true Christmas spirit. I loved it. Kris All good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings...~William Wordsworth |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Okay......so you found a way to touch the cowboy deeply in this one. This is truely lovely and maybe it is the holidays and the emotions that go with it or maybe it is that I am missing my children or maybe it is JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE SO DARN GOOD at penning the emotions of your pieces. No matter how it is, this one really got to me and I cast my vote for this one to be the opening one in the Holiday Newsletter. This one should be a card that is sent to all the world to see. A classic in the making for sure. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I am so overwhelmed at your responses to this poem. THank you all for the wonderful comments. This is going to be a wonderful Christmas at our house, for there is so much love and our giving is from the heart. And we intend to have a great time, despite everything. This is a time to rejoice. Thank you Liz |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Elizabeth, I must add my comment here and echo the others...You have certainly captured the spirit of Christmas so wonderfully. Tis very beautiful. Thank you! ...chanson~ Music, tonal clear & pure, Caresses the harshest of curves. ---Song of Gesture |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
The best gift that can ever be given... the gift of love. Thank you for sharing this with us. It's so beautiful, and I'm adding it to my library. "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your remarks. This poem has been improved upon, but too late to edit. Thank you all Liz |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A Classic, Indeed! |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I humbly salute you. Great read. May this holiday be your happiest. Thank you. Melton |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Wow! I'll say this is a real classic. A fantastic way to bring the true meaning out front. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us. May your Christmas be merry, filled with the warmth of love. Rae |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Merry Christmas Lizzie - love ya lady. Hope to make this lovely poem available for the latest group of poets to read. A classic indeed. Bless you and yours. |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
Simply perfect. The wonders and joys and scope of the Christmas season---plus the reason for it all. smiles to you and yours, Constance |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Such a lovely thought so well expressed. Love, Joyce |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Christmas eve is so full of excitment i love christmas eve waiting for christmas morning anyways thats when i go to my dads and then i come back home on 12:00 midnight and i go to bed waiting for sants clause ARCTIC WIND |
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