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Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

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Ala bam a

0 posted 2002-12-16 07:47 AM

Once Upon A Child,
The world was freed from sin,
In a lowly stable,
Born in Bethlehem.

This Child was born of Mary,
Conceived only from God's breath,
His life was so miraculous,
Even in his death.

He gave sight unto the blinded,
Fed the hungry-clothed the poor,
Gave wisdom to simple minded,
Taught us what our lives are for.

I think that's what God intended,
For us to do on Christmas day,
Give of ourselves and spread some joy,
To those in a needing way.

Think of what you have,
And of those that have much less,
Give from your heart this Christmas day,
You'll truly feel blessed.

Remember the true meaning,
Not the gifts all stacked in piles,
The reason there's a Christmas,
There was "Once Upon A Child"

Professor Gloom
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since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

1 posted 2002-12-16 08:04 AM

Very nice Mister Toerag,
Enjoyed this side of your poetic abilities

Gloom

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

2 posted 2002-12-16 08:11 AM

Toe,
I knew you weren't hopeless, enjoyed.

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

3 posted 2002-12-16 08:16 AM

Toe,

"There was once upon a Child"

Touching beyond words.

May He touch you and yours this holiday season and all year through.

Hugs and warmest regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

sweetwater
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since 2002-12-16

Posts 178
Perth

4 posted 2002-12-16 08:50 AM

nice... a powerfully worded, back-to-basics honesty about this piece. The last stanza - thoughtful.

[This message has been edited by sweetwater (12-16-2002 08:52 AM).]

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 2002-12-16 09:04 AM

This poem means even more to me, knowing that the poet lives by these words, whatever the season. *S* It's beautiful, sweets... as is your heart. *S*

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

6 posted 2002-12-16 09:13 AM

Toe, you are a multi-faceted poet--and man!

~ Sending you lots of warm, happy holiday angel hugs and kisses to you and your family

EA

VAS
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since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

7 posted 2002-12-16 09:19 AM

Fantastic! May I keep a copy and share with a few e-mail friends, including your signature, of course!

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

8 posted 2002-12-16 10:06 AM

Thank you all for the kind replies and regards...and of course you can VAS...I'm glad you all liked this....but as all of you know, I get all mushy and serious this time of year only....I'm happy you all like my serious side, and God bless you all this holiday season...I hope all of you have a great holiday...

Martie

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California

9 posted 2002-12-16 10:33 AM

Toe

The true meaning of Chistmas, simple, sweet and beautiful in your words. May your Christmas be blessed with peace and love.

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

10 posted 2002-12-16 10:41 AM

THIS
is the Toe
I know...

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

11 posted 2002-12-16 10:41 AM

Mr. Toe, I love this Southern Gentlemanly side of you, but I also love the witty side of you, too. This is a keeper for me, too. You told of the "REASON FOR THE SEASON" excellently, my friend.

Happy Holidays to you and yours, too, Mr. Toe.

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

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

12 posted 2002-12-16 07:00 PM

Toe~
I, for one, love when you get all 'mushy and serious'.
This is a gorgeous write and so filled with the true
spirit and meaning of Christmas.
May God bless you too, my friend.
Hugs,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

13 posted 2002-12-16 07:16 PM

Very lovely poet Toerag. The true meaning of Christmas - why is it we push that aside in our search for the "perfect gift?" That gift cannot be wrapped, for it is within our hearts. holiday hugs, Chris

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

-Emily Dickinson

Charisma

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since 2000-09-30

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lost in blue pages

14 posted 2002-12-16 07:17 PM

me too enjoyed this poetry side of you very much....thank you for sharing

Charisma

Music Maker
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since 2002-07-07

Posts 152
THE ORIGINAL !!!!

15 posted 2002-12-16 07:18 PM

Although I am not a Christian, I enjoy Christmas, which was in fact a Pagan Festival, that in later years the Christians moved the celebration of Christs birthday to.
As has been voiced throughout the replies, what a pity the spirit of the Christmas Festival cannot be extended to the other 364 days of the year, by all on this ever shrinking planet.
May your God Bless you and yours, and may you enjoy health, wealth and happiness in the coming new year.
Blessed Be,
John

Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

16 posted 2002-12-16 07:21 PM

I very much enjoy this side of you Toe!
Beautifully penned and straight from your heart.
~Season's greetings to you and yours~

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

Balladeer

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17 posted 2002-12-16 07:33 PM

A big man with gentle words....awesome work, my friend

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

18 posted 2002-12-16 08:15 PM

Toerag, this is a wonderful poem. I don't think I have seen this side of you before. I am so glad I did. I think you must be one of those kind hearted men. I really like this poem.

Wind

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since 2002-10-12

Posts 2981

19 posted 2002-12-16 08:18 PM

Well Toe, looks like you've found the true meaning of Christmas. It's a pity that we can't all see it from your kind and talented perspective. If you didn't notice, I've given up being mean and sarcastic to you. It's just not worth it

Good job toe!

Never be normal!

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

20 posted 2002-12-18 09:24 PM

Toe...Never let it be said you don't have a heart.I know you do, because you shared it with us in this lovely poem...Paul

" To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you "

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

21 posted 2002-12-18 09:33 PM

Toerag - and yes, Once Upon A Child, written by a master poet from Alabama...

BC

Corinne
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since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

22 posted 2002-12-18 10:21 PM

Big kiss for you, Toe.

Cor

Salty
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since 2002-11-23

Posts 669
Texas

23 posted 2002-12-19 03:11 PM

The reason there's a Christmas,
There was "Once Upon A Child"

This says it all...Perfectly.

A very capturing ending....very well written

~Salty

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

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

24 posted 2002-12-19 03:29 PM

Have you heard the buzz, Toerag's got a heart.
Oops you leaked the secret. Good work sir!
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

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