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Ornamental, I don't think so -Sunshine's challenge
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Ornamental, I don't think so -Sunshine's challenge |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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If I were an ornament, what would I be? Something that's sparkling on the Christmas tree Perhaps an angel with a halo of gold And a wicked eye gleam so you know I'm bold Perhaps a present you open with glee When you find me empty I'll go back on the tree Maybe some tinsel that glitters so bright Or bright coloured lights to shine through the night Perhaps I'm the candy cane tempting and rare Sweet to your taste unless you leave me there I could be the star to tell one and all The meaning of Christmas, to send out the call If I were an instrument all silver or gold I'd be trumpet, so songs could be told If I were an ornament I know what I'd be I'd be home made paper chains ,made by me Papered and coloured all glued up with care How proudly I'd hang with pure joy in the air To hear childish laughter as the mother stood tall Gave credit to children, hung their chains praising all No matter how poor is the house a Yuletide? It's rich in wonder in the paper chain pride Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown [This message has been edited by Kethry (edited 12-10-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kethry! I'm so happy to see this, paper chain pride indeed....I recall one Christmas it is ALL we had to decorate the tree [the dog kept eating the popcorn string]... this is wonderful, and my dear, it is a challenge well met! Thank you! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is real nice, Kethry, you did a great job. Kathleen (Kay) |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Keth...this is wonderful! Shows a giddiness of spirit that I love seeing in you! HUGS |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Keth darling sister of my soul  What rubbish you do talk, how can you say this is awful? You know as well as I do that it isn't, don't you? Good!!  Now we have that out of the way, well done darling, this is really good    Love and warm stuff As always Slushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Kethry.....I love this!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!! Bridgette  |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Kethry......beautifully done...love it very much. Merry Christmas ((hugs)) Charisma ~*Theresia~* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kethry, Have a happy, enjoyed the read. |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Kethry Very well done!If I was a ornament I would want to be next to you on the tree.Merry Christmas!! Stevie |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Lynne, if you were an ornament on a Christmas tree, you'd be a sweet angel with a halo, holding the star over the tree. (smiles) Sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so very much! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lynne, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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LadySofia Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 238FL., USA |
There are two things I don't like about this holiday: commercialism and cutting down trees. But this poem reminded me of why I do like it, quality time spent with family and friends. Let us not forget the true meaning, nor the good times spent beneath those trees. Great poem. ^_^ LadySofia |
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DarkAngelChelle Member
since 2001-12-06
Posts 87Kansas |
Kethry, I remember when I used to make those paper chains myself. I swear they were the most awful looking things because I kept getting glue everywhere, and the colors would bleed together. But the look in my mother's eye and the smile on her face told me that they were more than beautiful to her. Their meaning went far deeper than the aesthetic. Thanks for sharing this one  .~What is cherished most is what must be the hardest fought for.~ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
well done my friend. . . I feel that you would best be on top of the tree. . . for all to see. . . great job. . . flowing and a perfect picture. . . ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA |
Kethry, You would be the twinkle of each little light. Transcended into the eyes of each child with delight. Bringing in warmth,an oasis in the snow. Warming the whole room with your wonderful glow. Very nice my dear. Roger |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Great poem, Keth. I hope you have a happy holiday filled with lots of love copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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