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Ornaments of Love
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Ornaments of Love |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Ornaments of love Now the sun a twinkle gives while catching dew in morning's sieve and lemons on a lemon tree are ornaments of love to me Here early morning December brings skies cleaned by Santa Ana’s wing the flowing invisible angel wind that leaves the air a sparkling And after night and winter’s chill brings crisp and clean to the browning hills I remember well the Christmas tree and icicles tossed so merrily Thrown by random hands of four while laughter sang and fire roared. My memory stores a family song with mother on the piano strong and brother somber hiding there under the stool where he could share the movement of the peddles fast the soft persistent brother task Then I would sing the carols all so grand and loud the notes did fall that candles flickered and gramps woke-up and father clapped as I stood up The memory of an angel bright that graced the room a holy sight made of laughter and dressed in song so large with us the family throng and what had made her presence known wasn’t wrapped but fully shown by us together in a place where love herself saw fit to grace. Now the sun a twinkle gives while catching dew in morning's sieve and lemons on a lemon tree are ornaments of love to me ___ 12-99 with thanks to Paladin for rekindling this memory |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
What a wonderful memory...truly the best of Christmas spirit. TD |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Martie this is absolutely beautiful..and thank you so much for sharing and for rekindling a memory of my own |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie A beautiful and delightful read. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Santa Ana's wing... you bring lovely recollections of the coastal breezes.... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Martie, Love herself, seems to show her grace wherever you are found, and this poem is no exception. How wonderful to share this experience with us; it is warm and inviting...and causes smiles.. thank you. Hugs and Love, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Martie~ This is just gorgeous, my friend. And this... "Now the sun a twinkle gives while catching dew in morning's sieve and lemons on a lemon tree are ornaments of love to me" I absolutely LOVE these lines and the image they create. Thanks for sharing the beautiful memories, my friend. Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martie, ditto Vicky and I sit in a Sunday awe. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Martie, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, this brought tears to my eyes as I think Christmas is the most beautiful time of year and the thought of being close to my family and loved ones makes me feel so happy! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, may the smiles on your loved ones this Christmas shine as bright as lemons in the sunshine, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, 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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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
This warms and is beautiful. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, this is so beautiful. I'm glad that you were inspired to write your memories for us to see. Thank you. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - you are indeed a very special writer... BC |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Now the sun a twinkle gives while catching dew in morning's sieve and lemons on a lemon tree are ornaments of love to me Here early morning December brings skies cleaned by Santa Ana's wing the flowing invisible angel wind that leaves the air a sparkling ====================================== those verses couldnt be any more signature Martie if you tried...capturing the classic California Martie essence that we have come to know and love. when life gives us lemons... martie turns it into magic   just one line ... one rhyme ... one metered verse ... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Precious memories, Martie! This poem is a beautiful oranment of the Season! Well done, Martie! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
A beautiful memory  Love reading you beautiful lady Maree. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Your memories of Christmas sing your carol to us so vividly - lovely Martie - Paul |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is Christmas magic Martie! Beautiful memories here. So very much enjoyed. ~Hugs~ ~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~ |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your poetry brought back visions of sugar plums, and they are sweet indeed!  You are a brilliant writer Martie... and your words give off so much sparkle. It is always my pleasure to read you~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Martie this is just so full of warmth and love. Thank you for sharing it. |
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