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The [Almost] Forgotten Angel & Her Prayer
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The [Almost] Forgotten Angel & Her Prayer |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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The [Almost] Forgotten Angel and Her Prayer In a box, in a basement, safe but dark and cold, among tinsel, green garland, and tiny lights of gold, sat an Angel, a little Angel, who waited with some cheer to come alive again in season, about this time of year. She waited for a special sound, the touch to tissue paper for she’d soon come alive again, as ornaments would caper up and down a Christmas tree, she didn’t care if live or fake, for what she wanted most of all, was to be a-light for heaven’s sake. Oh she trembled as she waited, wanting only just to reign atop a tree, any tree, where the season would start again. With anticipated trepidation, the sounds were coming closer, waiting with tremulous sigh, she wondered how they’d pose her. Ah, a lift, her box was chosen, next to be unwrapped to light, “Oh, here I come in Yuletide cheer, my heart is glowing bright!” Exposed to the day, she was felt and fluffed, then lightly put aside, she had no fear, but waited with cheer, the time she did abide. In her corner, she watched with glee as all her friends from past, were shining brightly, glittering all, then to her a friend was cast, the Teddy bear, the littlest one, who would join her on this tree, she smiled at Teddy and he winked, and then the two became three, As the little golden Dove on wing was put there by their side Angel smiled at Teddy, then Dove, while time they did abide. No chatting did they, but simply watched, with sugarplum delight as the tree began to glitter with white and golden lights. Soon more time had passed them by, still the three sat up high, when suddenly Angel gasped as a new light caught her eye. For upon the tree, their tree, she thought, sat a new angel on wing, beside the angel, sat a new bear, and a dove, too, that could sing. Angel looked at Teddy, and Teddy, he looked at Dove, suddenly it was plain, but they understood with quiet love, that they had been abandoned, each looked with fresh remorse, for Angel, Teddy and sweet Dove were fragile from years, of course. Oh, the sadness that then prevailed, but none would shed a tear, instead, a creeping coldness dwelt, they each knew some dark fear. O’er the years of giving light, and joy, and sweet, sweet peace, they’d never thought in all that time, their life would ever cease. Now Angel took in silent stock, while her friends sat glum and grim, thinking, “Well, I guess I didn’t suppose it would ever matter to Him, that my wings were dusty, or my skirt’s sheen not near as fine as when the day I was new, but well, I guess it’s our time.” She looked over at Teddy, yes, he was missing a button eye, she glanced at Dove, noticed too, her feathers were a bit awry. She didn’t say nary a word, but a silent prayer came from her heart, for while she still had courage, she knew it the place to start. “Dear Lord, as you might see, we are faithful in our little world, and for the season we’ve come forth, our love to you unfurled, so in your Heaven, your Good Home, where everything is bright, know my friends and I send to you our love in all things right.” No sooner had the prayer escaped from the littlest Angel’s heart, then mistress came near, and placed the three in a tiny and aged cart, “Here you friends, you’ll be safe, and grace our Christmas this year, where you can be seen, and be touched, and spread your wondrous cheer.” Teddy winked with his good eye, and Dove cooed softly too while Angel, with her palms together, well, she suddenly knew that He watches over everyone, whether old or plain or new, that this season and ever more, their faith would shine for you. ©KRJ 2 December 1999 24 December 2001 revised |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Beautiful write Karilea, and such a beautiful message. Merry Christmas, and God Bless. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a wonderful write, Karilea. I enjoyed reading every word. Thank you for sharing it. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Your sun is shining, a delightful read. *L* |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 Oh my gosh, this brought tears to my eyes, its so beautiful! (sigh) This is such a beautiful parable that shows that His love watches over all and will defend the needy from tears and fears with unconditional Love. (sigh) Sooooooo beautiful, your words speak of true Christmas spirit! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
This is soo sweet!!! So suitable too, for this Christmas season!  This poem is so re-vitalising, renewing our hopes... Thank you!! _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--You are magic and this poem is so charming. I just loved it! Thank you for being you! Hugs! |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
What a wonderful story you have weaved here. Positively lovely! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Karilea! I'm blinking back the tears here...this is soooo good! Beautiful work and a perfect Christmas keepsake! Thank you for this timely piece. *Happy Holidays* Love, Light and Peace....Nancy. *~ Wishing you all a magical Christmas ~* |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
hpw can we forget that angel and her prayer, nicely said!! |
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