Merry Christmas to you all - my father's little book

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Titia Geertman
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0 posted 2001-12-13 07:18 PM

My father who was an artist, used to write and illustrate little books for us. This is one and I thought to use the drawings for my Christmas wishes to you all. I had to make my own lines, for his were not translateble.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL

It was on a night a very dark night
Three weeks too late he came in sight
St. Nicolaas sneeked along the street
softly walking on tiptoeing feet

It was on a night a very dark night
Christmasbells ringing in star's light
Santa Claus quietly walking around
not aware of the tiptoeing sound

And on that night that very dark night
A collision!! they did bump real tight
Stars and packages flew everwhere
Won't tell the curses but they were there

Santa shouted 'Why are you here
At Christmas I'm in charge you hear'
But Sinterklaas who was quite feared
Pulled suddenly at Santa's beard

And Santa nobody wondered why
took a swing at Sinterklaas's eye
And Sinterklaas? Well he just sighed
on that night that very dark night

So in the twinkling of the stars
you could see this poor man's scars
all his packages scattered around
took a while before all was found

Santa? well he choosed for the better
and did write to Sinterklaas a letter

"Dear St. Nicolaas my good friend
all that is broken will be mend
but I will warn you for next year
don't dare showing up in my time here"

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Want to use the pics on my website? Just let me know. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (edited 12-13-2001).]

jwesley
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1 posted 2001-12-13 07:23 PM

Absolutely wonderful, Titia! What a lovely thought and way to say Merry Christmas. A wonderful season to you also, my friend.

jwesley

Marge Tindal

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2 posted 2001-12-13 08:32 PM

Titia~
My goodness ... these illustrations are priceless~
What a talented man your father was~
You have shared a treasure beyond measure with us~
Thanking you from the heart of my little bottom~

I love you dearest friend ...
and wish you and yours the happiest of holidays~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

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Mistletoe Angel

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3 posted 2001-12-13 08:38 PM

(smiles) CLAPPING WILDLY!!! OH MY GOSH, YOUR BEAUTIFUL POEM IS TIMELESS JUST AS YOUR FATHERS PICTURES ARE!!! (kiss on cheek) I LOVE IT!!! We all love you so much, sweet Titia, we all wish you the happiest holidays! (smiles) ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Martie

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4 posted 2001-12-13 08:47 PM

Titia--This is so charming to read and remarkable knowing it came from your father. What a lovely gift to share here..thank you so much!!

misguided angel
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5 posted 2001-12-13 09:46 PM

Tita, this is so precious. Thank you for sharing your father's art with us and your lovely words.
Andrea

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6 posted 2001-12-13 10:00 PM

Titia, how nice of you to share your father's beautiful and precious artwork!
*Happy Holidays* to you and yours.

~Hugs, Nancy~

"A dream is a wish your heart makes..."

dgvarner
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7 posted 2001-12-13 10:03 PM

WOW! how cool that you have those drawings of your dads!! what a neat thing that he did that for you....

thank you so much for sharing this with us!

merry christmas to you...

hugs, g

~dgvarner/fallen rain~

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vlraynes
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8 posted 2001-12-13 10:23 PM

Titia-
   This is absolutely WONDERFUL!
   The illustrations are incredible, and
   the story...I just love it.
   Thanks so much for this priceless Christmas gift.
   Happy Holidays to you, sweet friend.
   Hugs,
   ~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Mysteria

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9 posted 2001-12-13 10:36 PM

Titia,

You have been just a treasure to have on these boards, and your poetry is so wonderfully uplifting and bright. This one is absolutely no exception as it shows your kind, loving and giving heart. (looks to me your Father was a dear man, to have drawn these wonderful illustrations for Christmas). I don't know what he said in the original but I absolutely adored this version from you and will add it to our readings of our family on Christmas Eve, and say a dear friend in the Netherlands sent her wishes to us. May God love you and keep you as sweet as you are always. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours.

~*~ May the spirit of this season live in your heart all year through ~*~

Trillium

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10 posted 2001-12-13 11:00 PM

Titia: What a special gift this is, for you to share such a family treasure with us.
Merry Christmas to you and all your family!

Betty Lou Hebert

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11 posted 2001-12-14 12:00 PM

Titia, this is extraordinary! Your father was a very talented man and these drawings are remarkable. Thank you so much for sharing

Flutterwings
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12 posted 2001-12-14 12:05 PM

You've done your father proud with your work of art... Like father, like son... An enjoyable read... Love and peace Maggie ((~.~))

JamesMichael
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13 posted 2001-12-14 02:16 AM

Enjoyed these Christmas wishes and artwork Titia...James

Sudhir Iyer
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14 posted 2001-12-14 05:56 AM

WONDERFUL.........

regards to you Titia,
Sudhir

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15 posted 2001-12-14 07:42 AM

I can see that creativity runs in your family! Your father's drawings are so vivid! Thank you so much for sharing them with us! This is the BEST Christmas card I've gotten!

Charisma

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16 posted 2001-12-14 08:15 AM

Merry Christmas Titia and your father's art is stunning.....thank you for sharing

Charisma

doreen peri
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17 posted 2001-12-14 08:28 AM

wonderful!!!! fabulous drawings!!! talent abounds in your family!! loved the poem!!

merry christmas, titia!!!!

Seymour Tabin
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18 posted 2001-12-14 08:31 AM

Titia,
Talent runs in the family. Thank you so much for posting this.

Sunshine

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19 posted 2001-12-14 08:54 AM

Titia, may Passions live on, just so we can see this Christmas Classic come alive, year after year. As has been said, what a treasure we have, come full circle. Thank you, dear one, for sharing this most wondrous gift!

Interloper

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20 posted 2001-12-14 09:19 AM

Titia, this is priceless!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this gift

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

amigo
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21 posted 2001-12-14 09:19 AM

Lovely wishes to share on Xmas night
Artwork and words chosen so right
Thank you for making the holidays bright
For caring to share, for Passions' delight

Thank you, Titia, your dad and you are simply great....Happy Holidays to you and yours...

luv & hugs,
amigo

Nan

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22 posted 2001-12-14 09:26 AM

Titia - This is simply marvelous... I absolutely LOVE it... Thank you sooo much for sharing it with us...

My wish for you is the very happiest of holiday cheer... Merry Christmas to you and yours...

SmartChick
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23 posted 2001-12-14 09:55 AM

This is just beautiful, Tita! Thank you for sharing such beautiful and precious art work of you father. I wish you the best of all christmases. May all your wishes and dreams come true.

Krawdad
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24 posted 2001-12-14 10:17 AM

This is quite dear, Titia.
You were a fortunate child to be in the presence of this talent . . . And now to be able to add your own.
Thank you so much for presenting this to us all.
Hope you have a wonderful season!

e

suthern

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25 posted 2001-12-14 10:34 AM

A letter landed this morning in my email
Saying I must not miss this wonderful tale!
I give thanks for the guidance to this charming display...
Your father's great pictures and the fantastic way
You wove a poetic story that gifts us with smiles...
Merry Christmas, dear Titia... across the miles. *S*

This is absolutely lovely, Titia... I'm bookmarking it for enjoyment this year and Christmases to come. *S*

Bless you, Marge... for making sure I didn't miss this. *S*

Janet Marie
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26 posted 2001-12-14 11:10 AM

So in the twinkling of the stars
you could see this poor man's scars
all his packages scattered around
took a while before all was found

Santa? well he choosed for the better
and did write to Sinterklaas a letter

"Dear St. Nicolaas my good friend
all that is broken will be mend
but I will warn you for next year
don't dare showing up in my time here"
=========================================

How wonderful this is....and how cool of you to share it with us....
you are so lucky to have these charming, enlightening pieces of your childhood to hold on to the memories and pass the tradition on to future generations.
Yes...you have done him proud here Titia...what a wonderful tribute.
Merry Christmas to you too dear poetess.

Duncan
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27 posted 2001-12-14 11:53 AM

Dearest Titia
I attempted to respond to this last night but the internet was not cooperating.
This is the most precious card ever. Your father's drawings are so unique and wonderful. Your story is priceless. What a family, what a world you come from.
We are so blessed to have you here with us at PIP. I hope you know how sincerely this is appreciated.
I hope you have a wonderful season.
Duncan

Irish Rose
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28 posted 2001-12-14 12:03 PM

of course, I had to come tell you this is wonderful and Merry Christmas, Titia.

Kathleen (Kay)
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Laurie Lee

Marsha

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29 posted 2001-12-14 12:10 PM

Titia, this is utterly gorgeous, how absolutely fabulous. I love these such a joy to read and see. Your dad was a very talented man.

Absolutely fabulous thank you for this, it's a keeper for sure

Love and warm stuff
Have a fabulous Christmas
Mushy

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Corinne
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30 posted 2001-12-14 01:11 PM

This is wonderful work, and so kind of you to share it with us.

Happy Holidays!

Cor

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31 posted 2001-12-14 02:43 PM

What a wonderful gift for Passions Titia!
Thank you and a happy holidays to you and yours also.

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Startime
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32 posted 2001-12-14 02:51 PM

STANDING OVATION!!!MAGNIFICENT!!!WHAT A MASTERPIECE!! I LOVE IT!! I LOVE IT!!!

**hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Titia Geertman
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33 posted 2001-12-14 02:59 PM

Oh my dear friends, you are too many to answer to each personally.

Yes my father was a marvellous man, a very good painter with great humor.

The ryhmes I made very well cover his words.
He wrote little books for my mom too when they just met and as she always was called Muys, there always was a little mouse involved.

He made wonderful drawings and paintings of wich I have got a whole lot (we divided his work inheritance between me and my two sisters). You'll probably see some more from him for I love to write poetry to a pic.

Thank you so much for all your lovely words and I hope all of you have great holydays.

Love, Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Want to use the pics on my website? Just let me know. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (edited 12-14-2001).]

Dennis L. White
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34 posted 2001-12-15 11:04 AM

Titia,
This is the most unique and delightful Christmas tale I believe I've ever heard! How imaginative and the illustrations are perfect! I LOVED IT! Thanks for sharing this holiday masterpiece ! (((HUGZ))) and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Dennis :^)

Mother_Earth
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35 posted 2001-12-16 01:04 AM

Titia, I just had to thank you for sharing these beautiful drawings and the added poem with us. Such talent runs in your family and now with the computer, you can let us all have a peek. And an happy holiday season for you and your family. Hugs, ME

Titia Geertman
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36 posted 2001-12-16 06:19 AM

Dennis, thank you so much.

M.E. You make me very happy with your reply, so glad to see you.

Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Want to use the pics on my website? Just let me know. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace

rwood
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37 posted 2001-12-16 02:03 PM

I love this. You have shared a great treasure. The story the drawings. So meaningful and even quite funny. Thank you so much for posting this for us to see. Joy to you dear Lady!

Sincerely,
Regina

Madame Chipmunk
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38 posted 2001-12-16 03:30 PM

This is absolutely priceless, Titia...
Your father was a wonderful artist, and you have inherited his talent; except that you draw so beautifully with words.

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (edited 12-16-2001).]

Tracey
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39 posted 2001-12-16 07:32 PM

Titia, you know I always love your pictures and your poetry. These pictures in particular are so precious. What an amazing talent your father had. I bet he was a wonderful person too, just like his daughter. Like the others, I want to thank you so much for sharing this with us. I hope you will bring more of his pictures to us in the future.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Titia Geertman
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40 posted 2001-12-16 07:37 PM

Regina, Lyra and Tracey, thanks for your replies. I sure will use his work sometime to write poetry to.

Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Want to use the pics on my website? Just let me know. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace

Larry C

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41 posted 2001-12-17 01:01 AM

Titia,
You and your dad make a great team! How delightful. What fond memories you have...and now we do too. Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Larry C

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42 posted 2001-12-19 12:38 PM

"bump"

Kethry
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43 posted 2001-12-19 05:19 AM

Titia,
charming, delightful! Now THAT is Christmas cheer.
Kethry

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The Rusty Knight
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44 posted 2001-12-22 08:34 AM

Titia,

Thank you for sharing this. The most precious things we can give our children is a part of ourself and you have shared a very special part that was given to you.

Dan

Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream.

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