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Christmas Eve in N'Awlins
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Christmas Eve in N'Awlins |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Christmas Eve in N’Awlins There were no hustling bustling big breasted women, no, no, not on Christmas Eve… there were no parades, no fanfare no savoir faire, no lady fair not on Christmas Eve… we walked the streets to feel replete before we ate, to completely sate two alone on Christmas Eve… I did not know the lady then for she has only come to me, now, when she said “it’s a state of mind” French Quarter N’Awlins On Christmas Eve We walked the streets, just two of us heels clicking in the quiet, there, on Christmas Eve… soft the sounds of quiet round and ghosts did speak on Christmas Eve the buildings, warm, told of stories and storms then, on Christmas Eve and quietly she spoke, a state of mind awoke then, on Christmas Eve N’Awlins called my name to me it sounded sweet, Karilea in echoes of Christmas Eve A state of mind? Oh yes, I’ll find My where in when there, some then, some future Christmas Eve. ~*~ Dedicated to the Serene One... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (06-05-2002 08:06 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oooooh I love the feel this leaves me with! Very very nice Karilea... I would love to go there at any time of year! ~Hugs~ |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
As ever beautiful poetry Sunshine . I found this poem amazingly spiritual (If a poem can be spiritual - oh well, I know what I'm talking about) ... 'We walked the streets, just two of us heels clicking in the quiet, there, on Christmas Eve… soft the sounds of quiet round and ghosts did speak on Christmas Eve' ...This entire part of the poem I especially liked; Enjoyed it . L.of.L. Tom . XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 'There is only a very thin line between genius and insanity, this is measured only on sucess; I am proud to be considered an under-achieving genius'. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Not the christmases in New Orleans I remember but a wonderful write by you my friend. Did you know N'Awlins (the word) is a fairly recent invention. I was born and raised there and never heard it called N'Awlins until the last 15 or so years. And nobody I know down there calls it that. Funny how names of places become prominent, isn't it.?? (of course I may not have run in the "proper" circles...) Again...REALLY enjoyed the read. jwesley [This message has been edited by jwesley (06-05-2002 08:47 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
aw....thank you!!! I really do love this city, and I guess it shows...the boyfriend wanted to move to Mississippi, and I quite seriously told him "I will miss you." And the kids chimed in, "yes, Dad, call us often, okay?"  As jwesley pointed out, she does have her faults, and there are many who would trade the old world charm for "progress"--but we do happen to have a few fighters for preservation--Anne Rice being very active in that capacity!Thank you Karilea---and? my friend wrote a very charming Christmas song about New Orleans..."Christmas on Bourban Street"--If I find my copy, I'll be happy to share it with you! Thanks again! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Wow!!! Oh my gosh, I've been to New Orleans once but not at that time of the year, it must be soooooo gorgeous! (big hugggssssss) This is sucha beautiful dedication to Karen, sweet friend, I just know she will always treasure this to her heart for her home lies there, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A Christmas poem in June? You need cagin'! |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
smoooth as silk with some cajun spice scent just to make the mouth wanna dug it |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Nicely done! Is there going to be a party at Serenity's place? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I enjoyed this very much, Sunshiney One. *S* |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Well written, Karilea - I had to read the last stanza carefully to fully enjoy the subtle currents in this poem, and that is the way it should be with a fine poem such as this. |
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bags123 Member
since 2002-06-06
Posts 128 |
Sunshine, New Orleans is one of my favorite cities any time of the year, but Christmas there is truley exceptional. Your poem says it all. Thanks |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
very nice |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Christmas Eve in the heart of the south... I wouldn't even miss the snow... This is great, K...  |
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