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The Magic Of Christmas Snow (part 1)
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The Magic Of Christmas Snow (part 1) |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada 
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The Magic Of Christmas Snow Tears streak her tired face she has tried so hard to bring cheer to this apartment but still it is barren of things This night is Christmas Eve and though she has worked late, still there was no money to purchase even a small gift As she looks around the empty room she sighs and tears again run free for no tree, no gifts, or special treats to bring giggles of laughter to her children A small smile lights her eyes as she remembers the little chicken given her and she sends high a silent prayer of gratitude Their day may not be filled with toys, sugar candy, gumdrops and minty candy canes that paint the lips red as they are sucked with giggles of delight by children Still, there will be laughter and song within this tiny place where they have laboured together to fill it with love and compassion for each other She looks out the window and gasps with pleasure as she watches the big flakes of snow fall gently to the ground and remembers Christmases of her own childhood Her mother always prayed for snow on Christmas Eve for she said that this was magic snow and brought with it the magic of Christmas Eve when miracles would happen to all those who believed A longing sigh escapes her as she feels the still strong belief in the magic of Christmas Eve snow flow though her leaving behind a feeling of peace and contentment Karen Torbiak© Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. [This message has been edited by Startime (edited 12-11-2001).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Karen..this is a beautiful and tender write. Love flows from the words...A mother's love is so evident within the picture that you have painted...Christmas is about love and family...about our Saviour...not just about presents... Thank You for a beautiful write... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karen! A wonderful story...beautifully told. Thank you for this one. ~hugs, Nancy~  "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Karen, did you post this last year, it seems so familiar...and a pleasure to read again...Thank you! |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Karen,What a wonderful story to be told.can't wait for the nest part. Peaches |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Karen, this is a touching story, very lovely. But..I just don't like snow. Though if it is ever beautiful, it would be on Christmas eve..) Sandra |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Superb write, Karen. Really all we ever need is love. Presents and all those material things are meaningless without someone special to share them with. Enjoyed this one. All writing comes |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Somebody told me today they’re forceasting rain for Christmas, and Christmas Eve and Christmas day are the only days I like to see snow…bah humbug!! Lol Beautiful story Karen, makes me feel fortunate for what I am blessed with. And, isn’t that what Christmas is all about? If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Shadowed_Innersense Junior Member
since 2001-12-05
Posts 49somewhere at the edge |
Its not the commercialized fantasy of Christmas but the true meaning of giving that makes the most of it. In some small way having it snow for the holiday just completes the picture. This fit well to my day, an associate at work who has been in need of her own home for her and her family (has been living with an aunt and her own family) just received word that they will have such a place for Christmas thanks to donations to help them pay the security deposit. They may not have much for gifts but they have each other and friends to help them through it. Excellent write Karen (hehe ...) TY *s |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The poem is really right on, Karen, with the truest spirit of the season. And the reply from Shadowed? A warm expression of giving. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
lovely writing... you are X-mas inspired... regards, sudhir off to part 2 |
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