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Alwye
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In the space between moments

0 posted 2000-12-23 10:33 PM


~*~*~*~*~*~*~

A shimmer of snowflakes
Drift though violet twilight
And spray a twinkling horizon...
The trees yawn, their aging arms
Netted in colored lights
And from somewhere beyond
Curls of gray cloud
Sleighbells tinkle and chime.

Tiny cottages lay nestled
Between silver-silhouetted hills
And the mellow dance of candlelight
Wafts behind drawn curtains...
Sleepy eyes gleam
As a gentle Christmas melody
Creates a pathway to dreams.

In the quiet moment that suspends
Just before dawn
A soft chuckle and footfall
Can be heard upon the snowy roof...
Presents delivered with care
Are laid gently beneath the tree.

Morning stretches forth, her wings
Blazing with a rosy fire
And from every tiny house
The excited murmur of children
And the tearing of wrapping paper
Can be heard by any passing ear.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~



*Krista Knutson*

I'm a slow dying flower
In a frost-killing hour
The sweet turning sour and untouchable...
-Natalie Merchant

© Copyright 2000 Krista Botterill - All Rights Reserved
KokoStewartKoomoa
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1 posted 2000-12-23 10:37 PM


This is very lovely and warm! Merry Christmas to you!

Passion,imagination
and intellect
running together...
Poetry in motion~~~

Aloha with
warmest regards, Koko



Dusk Treader
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2 posted 2000-12-23 10:39 PM


Wonderful Christmas poem, my dear. Filled with your beautiful words as always, I only wish I could spend my Christmas a little closer to you. Great writing  

Abrahm Simons

"I'm not sick, but I'm not well, and I'm so hot, cause I'm in Hell." - Harvey Danger


Kit McCallum
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3 posted 2000-12-23 10:39 PM


"The trees yawn, their aging arms
Netted in colored lights"

Incredible imagery Krista! You've captured such a wonderful holiday spirit throughout this whole poem, just beautiful!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

EagleOne
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Between a laugh and a tear...
4 posted 2000-12-24 02:10 AM


Awesome images, I like.  

"The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest"
~ My Angel.


VAS
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5 posted 2000-12-24 02:24 AM


Beautiful, very beautiful.  The title drew me in and the Christmas weather was fabulous!  Gentle, lovely.
ethome
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6 posted 2000-12-24 04:33 AM


So peaceful and warm and tender. The word pictures so serene. Have a holiday as nice as your poem!      ethome
Sunshine
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7 posted 2000-12-24 08:40 AM


Krista,
this is
a gift
of
magic!

Love it
Hugs, you

Alwye
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In the space between moments
8 posted 2000-12-24 10:00 PM


Thank you all very much and Merry Christmas!  

*Krista Knutson*

I'm a slow dying flower
In a frost-killing hour
The sweet turning sour and untouchable...
-Natalie Merchant

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9 posted 2000-12-24 10:44 PM


Krista~
Your poetry is like opening a present early !
Thank you and Merry Christmas, hon !
~*Marge*~


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Dark Angel
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10 posted 2000-12-25 11:19 PM


A beautiful poem Krista   filled with great imagery, would love to experience a a white Christmas  

Maree

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and fill every corner and crevice of
this earth, still this wouldn't be enough"
"Maree Russo"


Denise
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11 posted 2000-12-27 10:19 AM


Every poem from you is just like a Christmas morning present! Beautiful, as always, Krista!

Denise

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