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How Many Shades of Green?
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How Many Shades of Green? |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
How Many Shades Of Green The bell jangled and jingled incessantly In the street, car horns beeped impatiently She reached into her designer purse hoping some holiday cheer to disburse A dollar bill came out in her hand as she gave it to the Salvation man The thousands that she held back would not be spent on those that lack She did her errands spent all her cash except the hundred in her secret stash The liquor store was the last on her list supplies for the party wanted to miss Quarts of Vodka, bottles of wine so much booze, so little time Ninety eight dollars was the total bill she sought her cache for the man at the till She lay the bill upon the clerk’s hand but he looked at her with silent demand There in his palm was a dollar bill suddenly, she felt quite ill Somewhere that night, the Salvation man prayed in thanks for what was in his can So many only gave their change he knew One hundred dollars! It was too good to be true! How many shades of green can erase the look of sadness on a child’s face Whether dollar or ten or twenty you spare every little bit helps and shows that you care. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
STANDING OVATION!!!Now this is the perfect poem with a perfect message for us all. BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!! I love it. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
...and the true meaning of Christmas shines through beautifully. A lovely reminder, thanks. Bonnie |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Poet deVine, LOL What sweet justice. Generous inspite of herself. Gotta love it. Wonderful story. Happy Holidays! The past is history and the future is a mystery, but today is a gift and that is why it is the present! [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 12-09-2001).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, this poem brought tears to my eyes, God Bless you and all of them! (sigh) All because of your love and so many others, now these children have something to smile for, and to laugh in happiness with! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is the most beautiful Christmas gift one could ever give, the love of the heart! (kiss on cheek) This poem is fabulous, I'm going for this one to win!!! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, and wish you the happiest holidays!  You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
This is a real joy to read  Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
well done. . . and very wise. . .  -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Siofra
since 2000-09-28
Posts 551State of Suspended Passion |
A very wonderful, write, Lady. I love this! Seems the things that are works of God. I am many. [This message has been edited by Siofra (edited 12-09-2001).] |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
What a perfect message this sends! Challenge well met! Good job |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
PoetdeVine~ This is a marvelous piece of inspire from the heart~  Thank you for sharing such beautiful thoughts~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This year for so many of us have a lot less to give. We all dug deep for the September 11th tragedy and 250 people in my company were told that as of Jan. 15, they are out of a job. But this year, as we did last year, our department 'adopted' a family. It's not a big strain on one person and it's amazing what we've been able to pull together (whew! I never knew little boy's clothes were so expensive! LOL). So I think every dime we give - given in love - is something to be proud of. Thank you for reading!  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Brilliant, Poet de Vine.... absolute poetic justice in every sense of the word!     copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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JoMason Member
since 2001-12-07
Posts 57 |
Poet deVine, The true spirit of Christmas you've written with care, As a reminder to us all lest we forget The rich and the poor with others should share. Thank you; may God bless you dear Poet! Jo Mason 12/09/01 |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
"How many shades of green can erase the look of sadness on a child’s face Whether dollar or ten or twenty you spare every little bit helps and shows that you care" I absolutely LOVE this!! It reminds me much of my own poem, "Children Weep". We often spend money so foolishly when if used as the tool that it is could do so much more to bring happiness into the lives of others. MOST excellent work!! Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
and we are proud of you, O Poet... Regards, sudhir |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
Great write,Poet devine....goes to prove 'what you hoard can hardly be restored'...just apt for now...thank you |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Oh, PD...you are truly inspirational and I always admire your writing. Hugs to you...the DeVine one. |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
A challenge met with a superb message. Give till it hurts. Melton |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is lovely, PDV... your well-written tale of her unexpected generosity is a gift to us all. *S* |
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rebekah33 Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 140MD/NJ |
What a wonderful Christmas poem!!! I hope everyone can take this message to heart, this holiday season. -R. "So stop and love and dance and live and laugh until you cry" Edwin McCain |
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