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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland 
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Hi everyone!!! Another unusual challenge from me. I have two friends who will be totally alone on Christmas day, their ex's have the kids etc. They have nothing to look forward to and expect to end the day in tears... My challenge you say? Write a poem for them to cheer them up, to remind them how special Christmas is, not just cos Christ was born, but to celebrate life, love, family, make resolutions, be grateful for life and breath and what they do have it. Must be very cheery cos I swear these two are gonna be hard to please... If interested please post in this forum.. Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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a_little_girl Member
since 2000-05-08
Posts 307San Alejandro, HI, USA |
You wanted cheer? Here's a quickie...(I'm @ school) There is green everywhere, everywhere you look. Streets and cars, and maybe even books. You can find cheer is contagious, around this time o' year. You can find happiness, even in here. So take that frown  ,turn it upside-down  and welcome that smile. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
That was great hon, but I was thinking of something beautiful and inspiring I could print out on the computer and make it beautiful and send to them on Christmas Eve so they know they really aren't alone over Christmas... I realise it was a quickie and you were at school so thanks anyways.. Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Hi Isis ~ Don't know if you could use something like this or not...guess I can't get in the Christmas mode till after Thanksgiving...but I tried... Bonnie On this crisp, clear winter’s night, As the moon sends down its glistening beams, And the stars are twinkling bright. My heart just fills with wonder, As I think of the beauty ‘round me, Perfect pines dressed in white, A most calming sight to see. Standing there as the snowflakes fall, I reflect on days gone by, At first I felt quite saddened, But soon was lifted high. As I thought of all the wonder, I see in my children’s eyes, As they run to me just breathless And I answer their little whys. In thoughts I feel their precious hugs, And it warms me to the core, I think of the sparkle in their eyes, And it warms me even more. Soon I realize all I’ve got, All the love of family and friends, And the hearts of those little children, Whose love for me never ends. My world looks so much brighter, It’s now filled with the children’s glow, And the very next time we get a chance We’ll make angels in the snow. [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 11-09-2000).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Here's the best I have, Lisa, with my blessings... /pip/Forum2/HTML/002659.html |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I have been in this situation. And to be honest, the best thing to do is find someone in similar situations and get together. Do something that is totally out of the ordinary. Go to a movie (most theaters are open). Rent a couple of movies that you can't watch when the kids are around. Read... visit a nursing home....offer to serve food at a shelter for homeless people. Offer to help a friend in the kitchen so she can spend time with her family... there are lots of ideas..the best one? Don't wallow!!! |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
BSC that is beautiful I will certainly keep a copy of that poem on hand for my two friends. Balladeer I'm off to check your contribution shortly.. Sharon, I know to do these things and I do at times, it is convincing them, they are alone, and I know they will be feeling downright sorry for themselves so that is why I wanted an inspirational poem to get them out of the funk, so then they can perhaps do as you suggested. Great ideas - I agree totally. Thanks Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Balladeer that poem is so precious I love it! A wonderful reminder for us all. Damn it, it should be made into a children's Xmas book... Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
I read your poem 'Deer, and as no one would see a comment there I'll tell you here it's the most beautiful Chrissy poem I have read in a long time. Isis I'll give it a go. An Aussie Chrissy perhaps? I'll get my friend Kevin, who writes humourous stuff to see what he can do too. Dee I wish you every happiness and pray you'll always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Lisa, I don't know if this meets your needs but here ya go anyway Christmas Morning Christmas morning new day dawning hope is forming in my heart All my troubles burst like bubbles to think of others I will start Life confusing not amusing still I'm choosing to stand apart Make the Christmas fulfill my wishes to share and witness my pain depart Not so lonely when I'm only sharing boldly love impart Find a family who will need me set away misery learn from art Use my sorrow to build tomorrow beg steal or borrow a joyful heart Christmas morning new days dawning I'll heed warning carefree, depart. < !signature--> Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford [This message has been edited by Kethry (edited 11-13-2000).] |
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Joel the wolf Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333Angels Camp |
I'll work on it Lisa. howwwwllll. Joel. I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Dee and Aussie Christmas would be wonderful, I'm looking forward to it. Kethry thanks good stuff.. Joel hey my friend welcome back we've missed you and I'd love to see what you come up with. Thanks all Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
Christmas Season Christmas Season, does have meaning, though some would say it not, But I'll tell you a few reasons, for this season, and you will find Your saught, Christmas is a season, To share with those you love, Doesn't matter the gifts, But most often the words will touch the heart. Christmas is a season to smile, In knowing of God's beauty all around What you have, and forgetting what you can get, Christmas is a time of rejoicing, singing with your children, Letting them know how much you care, Christmas God's gift to us to tell of glory's near and far all around the world, Lights sparkling, twinkling, all colors of the rainbow that sends us promises of tomorrow's. A time to live and breath the essence of the winds, A time to hug and be hugged back with just a newborn friend, So many reasons to delight, so come along and sing tonight and rejoice on Christmas morn. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Laughing With Santa Well now, Beer's the thing, you see, on Christmas Eve, when Santa stomps around the tree. He will definitely stop and shake your hand, chuckle some and swig that brew then swear to you it was the best in the land. He'll rock right back, and plop right down, and say, "how 'bout another… one or two." His cheeks will glow, and then when Rudolph say's it's time to go, he'll yell out loud, "a lot You know!" Now Santa's not a drinkin' man, at least Mrs. Claus thinks that's so, but sharing beer with lonely one's, certainly spreads Christmas cheer. So sink some beer in the old ice chest and set it by the tree, and when Santa comes, give him one, you'll both laugh in glee. And on that day, after the eve when everyone else is having fun, sleep away your emptiness, laughing with Santa, as you chug-a-lug some. w. james beard, jr. w. james beard, jr. Isis...tried to stay on the lighter side here, hope it works...jwesley |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
Hi Isis, Best wishes and my prayers to both of your friends, I hope that this Christmas will be special to them in a new way... here is my contribution if it helps! Alone on this, most holy night amid the holiday delight, a single star is shining bright. As we, who hope to do what’s right ignore the helpless in their plight alone on this, most holy night. God sends his love and all his might, for those who live in urban blight. A single star is shining bright, providing peace and hope, despite, the hunger and despair they fight, alone on this, most holy night. Although no presents to excite, or Christmas trees adorned with light, a single star is shining bright. The spirit soars, and hearts ignite, to witness, such a brilliant sight, Alone on this, most holy night, a single star is shining bright. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Rosebud thankyou hon that is just the kind of thing I had in mind.. JWesly yours is great too, one of them is a guy so I'm sure he'll like this.. Debbie yours is great too, right on track!! Boy I have a lot of work to do now with these great poems to share with these two.. THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IT IS REALLY APPRECIATED... CHRISTMAS IS A TIME TO SHARE AND LOVE AND THINK OF OTHERS.. AND THAT IN THESE POEMS IS MADE PERFECTLY CLEAR. HOPE YOUR CHRISTMAS IS A BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL ONE.. ISIS *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Hiya girl  I finally had some time and hope it is what you are looking for. If not...just let me know and I'll write you one that make ya pee from laughing !  Life often is a mystery To all of us to make us see Our path is paved with good and bad Sometimes it's happy, sometimes sad Yet when expected least of all And you think now you'll really fall A friend will reach out from afar And guide you like a shining star Just look up at the sky and see There are some star lights there for thee To brighten up your gloominess And wrap you in a some lovingness Not you and just your Christmas tree There's more than loneliness to see Look up and feel the stars embrace And let a smile brighten your face So stranger friend give me your smile And while you walk another mile You'll know you're not alone out there There are many of us who care Please look upon your tree this year Filled with Christmas joy and cheer And realise the lights in there Are Christmas lights from those who care Merry Christmas Munda |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Could it be this slipped your attention?  |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Munda, this is great hon. Sorry about the mix up, I will be adding this to my little gift package too.. Thanks hon Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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