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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2002-12-10 11:22 AM

Christmas Eve Candles

Miniature Christmas tree, glittering gold
An eye of desire to come in from the cold
Icicle windows with glistening glaze
Sparkle in candle wick's magical daze

Holly wreath prickles right down to the core
With tickly tingles that beckon and lure
A finger to chime out a welcoming grin
And pass into homey aromas within

Little feet enter in small pitter pats
Rosy cheeks bundled with hoods over hats
Mistletoe hanging alone in the door
Unnoticed by hugs and warm kisses galore

Succulence oozes from brown roasted bird
Opulent stuffing with raison nut herb
Yams cooked in syrup and cinnamon spice
Laughter of children and tinkling ice

Candle wax dripping in tapering tears
Flicker the memories of life’s richest years
Love long ago brings a smile’s reminisce
My table today edged with comfort and bliss

Candy canes, cookies with sugary gleams
Around a Scotch pine swirling childhood dreams
Boughs are adorned with the flutter of wings
In stillness the angels pluck mystical strings

Christmas is wrapped in a glittering bow
In Santa Clause wishes and fireplace glow
Lights hugging branches of needly pine
Love in a package that only is mine

A star shines upon us from evergreen’s height
Through ages of men it has given us Light
The glory of Christ and a birth we esteem
Shines brighter each year through the branches of green

Unwrapped is the pleasure of small sleepy eyes
My heart is unfolded as ribbon unties
Abundant the joy with each hug and each kiss
The best of a lifetime are the moments like this

Now on with the mittens and out to the car
May your dreams be the visions from under a star
May Christmas bestow you the richness of love
From Santa Clause parents and Light from above

Elizabeth Santos
12/10/2002

[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (12-10-2002 11:25 AM).]

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2002-12-10 11:28 AM

What a coming home read this is, Lady Santos...you make it seem too real...like a bubble about to burst...more than lovely, it's designed to be a

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

2 posted 2002-12-10 11:29 AM

Liz a beautiful write with the warmth of the season. Hugs to you, and happy holidays.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

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Tamarac Fla

3 posted 2002-12-10 11:31 AM

Elizabeth,
Now that is a generous christmas portion.
Full of goodies and filled without caution.
Your writing is always a delight
Especially on a Christmas night. Enjoyed

RSWells
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since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

4 posted 2002-12-10 11:31 AM

You set a beautiful table, it's bounty warmth and love. As always you've done well, rest a spell in the glow of this fire.

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

5 posted 2002-12-10 11:46 AM

Very, very beautiful and heartwarming, Elizabeth...

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

6 posted 2002-12-10 04:03 PM

What a beautiful picture you've painted with your words. *S* I like this very much! *S*

Balladeer

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7 posted 2002-12-10 09:37 PM

If there were one person in the world I would choose to write a Christmas poem it would be you, Liz. This poem proves me right...

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

8 posted 2002-12-10 09:43 PM

Elizabeth....this is a treasure!
What an enjoyable read...
Into the library it goes!
~Hugs~

~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

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Portland, Oregon

9 posted 2002-12-10 11:22 PM

(smiles) Oh Elizabeth, this is so gorgeous, sweet friend, yay!!! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all wish you the happiest holidays, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Enotneicna
Member

since 1999-06-06

Posts 340
Oakland, Or, USA

10 posted 2002-12-11 01:30 AM

This is truly a most bountiful gift.....Thank you!!!!

Many the Holidays bring you peace, joy, love and happiness.

Many blessings
Always
Eno

Words are my medicine.
Read and live and love and heal!

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

11 posted 2002-12-11 02:09 AM

I miss all of you

but I will smile knowing this story you tell is a true one of the love I saw in your family. This was absolutely "chesnuts roasting on an open fire type poetry" and I loved it Liz.

Season's Greetings
from my home in Canada to yours!

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

12 posted 2002-12-11 07:12 AM

Sunshine, This is my CHristmas Eve. On Christmas Day I'm in a bathrobe til noon, then go see what Santa Brought for the kids.
THank you, sweet lady

Gentle Spirit, THank you,I'm glad you were warmed by this verse Happy hollidays!

Sy, That you, master poet for the sweet verse. Lots of goodies, but no beer on CHristmas Eve,,,

RS, I liked your response, and yes, I will rest in the glow, and savor evey moment, as I do every day. Thank you

garysgirl, THank you,glad it warmwed your heart

suthern, Thank you, dear southern lady. May your holiday be blessed with lots of good things. Wish you could come here sometime

Balladeer, THank you, my friend, I only tell it like it is. A bubble about to burst!

Enchantress, This poem will be honored to sit in your library. It says, THank You!

Noah, As the twinkling lights of Christmas, you light up this forum. THank you, dear poet

Eno, Thank you for the warm comments. Happy holidays to you and yours.

Mysteria, THank you, dear, I feel a warm breeze coming down from Canada and touching my Christmas with love

Merry Christmas!
Liz

Moonlight Romeo

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 982
The heart of you

13 posted 2002-12-11 12:24 PM

A light that warms, and leaves the heart feeling.

Thank you.

What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

14 posted 2002-12-11 03:57 PM

Needs to be "felt" again.

passing shadows
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displaced

15 posted 2002-12-12 02:04 AM

now that's what I call Christmas!

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

16 posted 2002-12-12 05:28 PM

Liz, this is just beautiful. I've read it several times and just love it more with each read.

:... Now on with the mittens and out to the car
May your dreams be the visions from under a star ...'

Fantastic words. Hugs, Marti

Elizabeth

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Posts 6871
Minnesota

17 posted 2002-12-12 06:15 PM

Liz this is beautiful

I haven't read your work in so long, and this had a nice homey feel to it. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Salty
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since 2002-11-23

Posts 669
Texas

18 posted 2002-12-12 06:25 PM

This sounds like something you should read to the kids sitting around a warm fire
while sipping hot chocolate.

Love the warm fuzzies from this read.

~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

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