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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2002-12-11 09:09 PM

Christmas 1959 ~*~ Revisited 2002

                             Even now in
                             blackest white
                             sounds still scurry
                             through the night;
                             pine scents drift
                             upon the scene
                             of tinsle’d, garland’d
                             evergreens…

                             “Christmas will
                             be lean this year”
                             mother whispered
                             in our ear,
                             so we gathered
                             toys for those
                             who had naught
                             and filled our hearts
                             from smiles we got…

                             “Christmas will
                             be sparse this year,”
                             father spoke,
                             too low to hear,
                             so we canned jams
                             baked some bread,
                             to give to others,
                             their tummies fed…

                             searched through closets
                             picked out toys
                             choosing books for
                             girls and boys
                             each child looking
                             for a gift
                             that would give
                             a smile and lift

                             wrapping paper
                             and ribboned ties
                             favored toys
                             now wished goodbye
                             games and bears
                             books and clothes
                             learning lessons
                             heaven knows.

                             “No Santa, brother,”
                             the sister said,
                             but habit wore,
                             so just before bed,
                             stockings were hung
                             with greatest care,
                             though no wish
                             for Santa’s fare…

                             In the morn
                             we woke in light
                             of Santa’s visit
                             from the night
                             surprise and glee
                             filled the air,
                             as presents lay
                             about, everywhere.

                             “How did Santa
                             pull it off?”
                             Papa hid
                             behind a cough
                             Mama shied
                             behind her smile
                             seems Santa was watching
                             all the while…

                             that little ones
                             might learn the joy
                             through sleight of hand
                             to girls and boys,
                             that gifts, and giving
                             are in the heart
                             and love of Christ is
                             Christmas’ start.

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (12-12-2002 09:43 AM).]

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

1 posted 2002-12-11 09:12 PM

Sunshine - Christmas is the most favorite time of the year for me. I'd rather give and watch the expressions on faces rather than receive. I love you write...

BC

Nan

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2 posted 2002-12-11 09:16 PM

I'd say this is one of the most wonderful photos you've shared with us.. along with your endless holiday spirit. I'd say you celebrated in grand style that year...

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

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3 posted 2002-12-11 09:18 PM

Wonderful memories tied up in a bow!
ThisDiamond

Auguste

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By the sea

4 posted 2002-12-11 09:26 PM

Karilea, I love the message, wisdom and wonderful story of this. I consider it one of your best and I'm keeping it.

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

5 posted 2002-12-11 09:58 PM

Karilea...You have captured the true spirit of Christmas
in this wonderfully nostalgic piece.
Thank you for putting it all into perspective.

~Hugs & Luv, Nancy~

~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

6 posted 2002-12-11 10:28 PM

Karilea - thanks for the memories and the wonder that Christmas still brings. hugs to you fine lady, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

passing shadows
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displaced

7 posted 2002-12-12 02:32 AM

wow, how beautiful!

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2002-12-12 03:12 AM

This is really "Christmas", and I only wish we could keep this spirit alive all year. Karilea, this picture sure brought back memories for me, funny how you sometimes forget some of the best days of your life. Thanks for the memory.

Cpat Hair

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9 posted 2002-12-12 08:39 AM

lessons we don't forget..

enjoyed my friend.. enjoyed

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

10 posted 2002-12-12 08:55 AM

Have a very merry Christmas! May this one be as special as the one you so eloquently shared with us!

~ Blessings to you and yours

Linda

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

11 posted 2002-12-12 09:01 AM

Karilea,
Wonderful write,

Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London

12 posted 2002-12-12 09:24 AM

What a pleasure to read ... hope this christmas finds you just as happy

Rex

Alan
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right next door

13 posted 2002-12-12 10:27 AM

Karilea, this is a wonderful poem about the best time of the year. I have missed your writes.
alan

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

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On A Journey To The Unknown

14 posted 2002-12-12 08:19 PM

This is so beautiful, Karilea. And, the truth. The spirit of Christmas is in the giving.

itsjustme
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15 posted 2002-12-13 10:51 AM

i love this it really puts you in christmas spirit. i can't wait to read more of your work.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

16 posted 2002-12-13 11:59 AM

Thank you for sharing this holiday gift, the spirit of the season lives.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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A Mountain Paradise

17 posted 2002-12-13 09:30 PM

I have been reading this for days and each time have cried. What a wonderful gift you have given me and the rest of the Passion's family with this remarkable poem.

Thank you and God bless you for who you are and the joy you bring to our hearts.

Marti

Let our love circle the world and
bring Peace to all this Holiday Season.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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A Mountain Paradise

18 posted 2002-12-13 09:31 PM

P.S. Wonderful new picture!
Marti

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