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Ornaments of Love
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Ornaments of Love |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
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(this poem is reposted from last year because the memory is still just as sweet) Ornaments of love Now the sun a twinkle gives while catching dew in morning's sieve and lemons on a lemon tree are ornaments of love to me Here early morning December brings skies cleaned by Santa Ana’s wing the flowing invisible angel wind that leaves the air a sparkling And after night and winter’s chill brings crisp and clean to the browning hills I remember well the Christmas tree and icicles tossed so merrily Thrown by random hands of four while laughter sang and fire roared. My memory stores a family song with mother on the piano strong and brother somber hiding there under the stool where he could share the movement of the peddles fast the soft persistent brother task Then I would sing the carols all so grand and loud the notes did fall that candles flickered and gramps woke-up and father clapped as I stood up The memory of an angel bright that graced the room a holy sight made of laughter and dressed in song so large with us the family throng and what had made her presence known wasn’t wrapped but fully shown by us together in a place where love herself saw fit to grace. Now the sun a twinkle gives while catching dew in morning's sieve and lemons on a lemon tree are ornaments of love to me |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Gotta love your lemons...know what I remember about December in California...? It's avacado time...and as dear to me as your lemons are to you! Gotta have my 'cados...and I make a mean dish of quac! Hugs! 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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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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There's nothing more precious than those loving memories of special times and people. Beautifully done, Martie! Denise |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
wonderfully written Martie... no lemons on the trees here in Kansas... but the ice sure is beautiful... take care my friend. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* I love to read about such loving memories. This is beautiful. Thank you so much. 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. http://path2riches.com |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Martie...this is so mood filled ....you've captured the atmosphere so well.. I can picture the whole scene...I really enjoyed the write very much!! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Here early morning December brings skies cleaned by Santa Ana’s wing the flowing invisible angel wind that leaves the air a sparkling And after night and winter’s chill brings crisp and clean to the browning hills I remember well the Christmas tree and icicles tossed so merrily ===================== The memory of an angel bright that graced the room a holy sight made of laughter and dressed in song so large with us the family throng and what had made her presence known wasn’t wrapped but fully shown by us together in a place where love herself saw fit to grace. ============== I wouldnt have wanted to miss this rhyme kissed beauty... wonderful memories Martie ... special poem ... special poet  me Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--I love avadados...they are much better then lemons...I just ate one with salt on toast for you...hugs! Denise--You're right, thank you. Mike--Hi you..ice, what a novel thought..I have some in my freezer.  Startime--thank you for such a sweet comment. ethome--I know you must have been at the piano with me singing...thanks. Janet--A special reply from a special friend..hugs! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I do believe - If Norman Rockwell had lived in Cal. instead of Mass. this word picture might be an accurate reflection of his artistry with a brush. - As I love his work too - please take this as a very high compliment |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--I take it as the highest of compliments...thank you. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwwww, this is soooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, I too love lemons so so much, this is a gorgeous angelic vision! (kiss on cheek) This is lovely, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Always a pleasure to read yr words, Martie. She said burn ... together. |
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