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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle 
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The Visionary's Christmas Thanksgiving turkey now merely a scent, Excitement stirs 'round clear, tiny white lights dotting valley and hill; a milky wave twinkling its Holiday welcome while tempting the child in us, teasing our sight. Wrought street lanterns sway, decked with live holly wreaths, while breeze-tossed banners pave cobblestone lanes. They lead to the stately town fir where the young string berries and seedpods; avian friends hover, chirping in flight. Treasured memories in trunks stored throughout the year; with precious care their bounty revealed. Anxious fingers unwrap glass ornaments, antiques; angels and snowmen from soft cotton appear; a reminiscent delight. Placed on the mantle, to all senses revere; breathe aromas of fudge and sandtarts galore. Warmed cinnamon swirls 'round fresh, ribboned swags, absorbs every crack of oak rafters, waxed floor reflecting vague candlelight. Carolers, bundled in furred-lined boots, woven muffs, thick scarves (like much-loved stuffed toys), have bottomless coat pockets brimming with sticks of peppermint, butterscotch, sweet licorice root, ensuring unwavering insight. Harmonizing ensembles in groups of mixed chorus reach frostbitten windowpanes, foil-wrapped doors; Behind them with smiles adorned; the young and not-so, are wide-eyed, aglow, to each song's gentle lure and wish to invite: "....hands embrace, unite color and creed, those with abundance welcome those from the curb. For Christmas is sharing, an opening of heart, not merely this day for an hour or so, but each and every star-laden night." ...chanson~ Music, tonal clear & pure, Caresses the harshest of curves. ---Song of Gesture |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
And you my friend never cease to amaze me with how open your heart is. Very lovely write from you and so very well recieved. Hugs to you and the best of the holidays. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Hello Mark. My muse hasn't been cooperating lately but I managed to pull this one from my heart. Thanks for reading and commenting, my friend. May you and yours also have a lovely holiday. Hugs~ ...chanson~ Music, tonal clear & pure, Caresses the harshest of curves. ---Song of Gesture |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Chanson~ I've missed your lovely thoughts~ Thank you so much for this gift of pleasure. 'breathe aromas of fudge and sandtarts galore' Sandtarts are my favorite Christmas cookie !  Happy Holidays to you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Happy Holidays! this poem was simply wonderful! I loved every word of it.  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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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Hello Marge! I like sandtarts too. Unfortunately it's a cookie I'm better at eating than making.  Thanks so much for reading! You have a nice Holiday Hugs~ ...chanson~ Music, tonal clear & pure, Caresses the harshest of curves. ---Song of Gesture |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Hi Dopey-Dope, nice to meet you. I'm pleased you enjoyed the poem...thank you! Here's wishing you a happy holiday also! ...chanson~ Music, tonal clear & pure, Caresses the harshest of curves. ---Song of Gesture |
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