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The Christmas Shadow
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The Christmas Shadow |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~* The Christmas Shadow *~ I silently waited and waited, Until there wasn’t a single sound. No risk taking this special night, I couldn’t be seen, heard or found. I just stood still as a statue and listened. My family were snug in their beds, While visions of magical Christmas things Merrily danced around in their heads. I got part way down the stairs, Covered my mouth in fright. A big shadow was behind our tree, Now he stood there in plain sight. Out from behind our Christmas tree, Santa appeared and winked at me. He beckoned me come down the stairs. I wondered how this could really be? I was so happy to know it was Santa Claus, And not a burglar standing there. He helped himself to one of Mom’s cookies, Then nestled down into Dad’s chair. He was so round and jolly, Laughing and winking at me, He began taking presents from his sack And placing them under our tree. I said, “Oh Santa, please don’t go.” “Do you want to have some real fun?” “C’mon, I do this every single year, I move all Mom’s place cards one by one.” “See, Mom keeps putting Aunt Tess In the chair right next to me, She talks, and talks all darn night Telling me what a good girl I should be.” I took Santa's hand, lead him to the table, All set with the stuff you don’t touch. A place card was above every single plate The good ones, from Mom’s china hutch. Laughing, he and I moved them all around, It didn’t really matter who went where. All I cared about was when it came to me Aunt Tess would not be sitting there! Then Santa said, “I have work to do, Honey, you better get upstairs to bed.” He walked over to the fireplace, He seemed to disappear, but he said, “I had lots of fun moving the place cards, I'll be back next year, don’t you fear, Merry Christmas to you dear young lady, And to your family, a very good year! Well Santa and I did this every year, Until one Christmas he never came. The cookies and milk sat untouched. Sadly, he must have tired of our game. But at that particular dinner, Dad bent over and whispered to me, “So, you don’t like your Aunt Tess too well? What a shame, she loves you so much you see.” My Dad told me many years later, He had been Santa and that shadow. We laughed, hugged, and then he said, “I thought one day you ought to know.” I didn’t want to burst his bubble that day, So I just went along with the flow. See, I knew it was Dad all the time, But it got rid of Aunt Tess, that's all I know! ~* Merry Christmas Everyone *~  Season's Greetings from my home in Canada to yours! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-13-2002 03:25 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
And you called me a rascal? LOL at this one. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Ohhh...this was just magnificent! Happy Holidays! ThisDiamond |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sharon, Only you could have written this lovely piece. MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR. |
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Ada'doLisdo'ti Member
since 2002-12-10
Posts 123California |
Thx for posting this I needed some holiday cheer. Of all I've lost; I miss my innocence the most. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Only you... and me and Martie and Cpat and Toe and so many others would know to try to pull that off with an understanding dad... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ada'doLisdo'ti - You want cheer, I am Miss "Cheer Incorporated". You've got me inspired! I have tons of these I have written for the girls. Thank you for liking it, as I don't even pretend to be a poet LOL  As to the rest of you, get back to work, or making those toys |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
A wonderful Christmas story, thanks for sharing this! Cor |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh, you little rascal you, you know you're supposed to be asleep when he comes in! LOL! (kiss on cheek) Aw well, he is Jolly Saint Nick so he'll let you off...this once! (giggles) This is sooooooo adorable, sweet friend, Happy Holidays, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, 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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Corinne ~ I a honored you read it, thank you. Noah ~ Your constant enthusiasm never ceases to amaze me, thank you for being who you are. Don't you ever change on us. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Cute...and creative. |
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Diane Coway Member
since 2002-08-01
Posts 61USA |
Nice, I needed some Christmas cheer. Enjoyed your very cute read. Coway |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
OMG! giggling here....this is great! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well if I made you smile it was worth the effort. I thank you kindly for reading my silly story, and wish you a Merry Christmas y'all! |
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