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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
He almost missed her standing there, outside the alleyway, as he was shopping in the square, alone on Christmas day. Her clothes were worn, her feet were bare, and much to his dismay, a hint of snow was in the air, the sky was turning gray. She looked at him, through tangled hair, a homeless, unloved stray, and in her eyes he saw a prayer, and all that it conveyed. Life he thought, is quite unfair, an outrage, I dare say! Then having no more time to spare, he hurried on his way. Other people, unaware, strolled by without delay, caught up in their own affairs, this joyful holiday. God’s mercy is it anywhere? Kind spirits, where are they? To help another in despair, and take the pain away? Will no one find the time to share and give her what they may? Or offer more than just a glare, for that which they survey? Will she be left, to sadly stare, upon the bright display, of selfishness, and Christmas flair, humanity’s decay? Abandoned to the cold night air, this little angel lay, and waited for the world to care on this, most holy day. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Oh, Debbie; This poem is a beautifully written wake-up call to us all. I pray that none of us are blind to the true spirit of love and giving. Love, Ellie Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Debbie, you should consider submitting this to the Poetry Buffet at the Main Site...it is indeed worthy... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
Thank-you Ellie, you're right, the season of giving should be all year round! Sunshine, thanks for the advice, what's the Poetry Buffet? I'm so glad you like my poem! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Debbie~ Tenderly told - tenderly felt. May we all open our hearts to those less fortunate. We need to remember that they don't choose to be there. Often a kind word and helping hand will lead them to the warmth of a heart with a hearth. A compassionate write, my dear. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Debbie it seem like we share the same concerns at thus time of year....nicely written. Jon |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
What a beautiful way to remind us about the true spirit of Christmas. This really touched my heart. Best |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
Marge, thank-you, you're right, it's not choice and any of us could find ourselves unexpectedly, in the same situation. your kind words warm MY heart! Jon, yes, I do think we must share the same concerns for the growing commercialism and materialistic greed of the holidays. It is becoming very easy to forget the true spirit of the season! Bestgirl, Thank-you, I've noticed others here have written poems on the same topic. Hopefully, this message will stay in our thoughts long after the holidays are over! |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
makes me feel kinda guilty now. Guess theres so much I could do. Sometimes you have to let go and move on, But never let go of the memories. |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
This is definitely a good reminder about the true meaning of the season, and very timely. Thank you. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
yes, how easy it is to wrap ourselves in our happiness and neglect about the less fortunate...liked the sentiments here  btw, will love to read the minnie mouse poem you wrote |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
"There, but for the grace of God, go I." such a lovely piece you have woven. this is quality stuff...bravo!! the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Beautiful Debbie  |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
Thanks again to all of you who took the time to read this! I always appreciate your comments! |
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