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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Divergent paths may indicate the many ways to go yet share a common starting gate of brick who's colors glow To match the hues of mid-day sun suspended in the sky where watered witches melt and run still seen if we but try Familiar ground awaits return beyond one Forest Green A lost and found where bridges burned still span the conscious stream Of those who walked these ghosted halls now eerily gone mute The past is done the future calls you to the Institute There's much to do but time is slight and here-in lies the rub you're all out M.I.A. each night to hang down at the pub The great hall echoes to the sound of seasoned logs ablaze The scent of fresh cut tree abounds and harkens of past days The magic that once filled the air I've placed beneath the tree in packages wrapped up with care to all of you from "me" Each gift contains a memory I've carried safe with-in save one I've opened up to see just where this might begin It's nestled snug amonst the boughs where seems it's rightful place and looks for all the world somehow... a quite familiar face Some say you can't go back again perhaps they may be right but I'll believe it if and when They don't show up , all-right ?... [This message has been edited by Dr.Moose1 (edited 12-07-2000).] |
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Rowen Junior Member
since 2000-12-07
Posts 12 |
I enjoyed this a lot. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ah, those good old days. They were some fun times, weren't they? I guess we'll wait to see if anyone shows up! Denise |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Rowen, Thanks, I enjoyed writing it , regardless of the outcome . Doc d, They sure were ,hopefully somebody will show , I'd hate to have to unwrap all those memories by myself . Doc |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Outside the wind-whipped flakes cascade in sheets of blinding white On path that leads from hidden glade a form looms into sight I rush forth through the atrium and fling the doors out wide " I bid you hail and fair welcome , won't you please step inside ?" " A hearty fellow you must be , I'm grateful that you've come ." "Let's thaw you out just follow me , to fire and buttered rum ." When warmth of both had worked their spell a friend too long un-seen appeared before my eyes to tell the tale of Forest Green He told of what he'd seen that day now seems far-gone yet though these colors in my dreams still play in shades of indigo But what of all the others there spread 'round that faerie ring , the maid who's fiery autumn hair possessed the one called "King" ? I must have nodded off just then awakening to see the wondrous colored lights my friend had draped upon our tree ... [This message has been edited by Dr.Moose1 (edited 12-08-2000).] |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
The grandeur of glimmering shimmering glow surely influenced by Vinny Van Gogh did set my mind wandering back through the past with Jinn by my side in a car that went fast It seems it was Vegas and others were there all making a ruckus befitting Times Square And then we were off to see what could be done with a place lost in space , area fifty-one Oh , how it seems like a lifetime ago yet in dreams it appears fresh as new fallen snow As a mantra recited that's come true as decreed , our tree's now adorned by these memory beads ... [This message has been edited by Dr.Moose1 (edited 12-08-2000).] |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
quote: I do believe this is one of the best gifts you can give someone. And I can tell ya' one thing.... I know my Inlaws won't show up.....  Great poem Moose ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Irie, Thanks , this is a swiftly moving place, and I knew I was taking my chances by posting here . How-ever , when the spirit is combined with the proper intent, once in a-while something magical happens. This tree will be decorated , and I will gaze on it in it's completion , and in some way by doing so I , myself ,will become more complete . Doc |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Each memory that ornaments this tree will not diminish , suspended here collectively reflected in their finish , I see the faces of those friends whom I have never met , and in this way assume that I'm not likely to forget . This tree has colored lights preserved reclaimed and now portrayed , and beads strung through with sentiment draped 'round brightly displayed . It's ornaments fine crafted shine from ev'ry lush green bough , 'till only one more thing remains to top it off somehow ... That's it ! The top , it's here someplace where did I put that thing ? Just what the Doctor ordered so I hope that it will bring , you all the joy that you have brought to me ten-fold returned . My thanks will crown this Tannenbaum for this you all have earned . A joyous season may you know , from your pal Dr. Moose , should we meet 'neath the mistletoe ... I'll bring the Christmas goose ! |
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