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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

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Netherlands

0 posted 2002-12-23 04:25 AM

Gathered 'round, on this here night
Reading books at candle's light
Sweet memories of Christmas far
One year after the World War

Gathered 'round in feel of love
Unaware of angels above
A little twig, the spirit there
Sweet memories of loving care

My father then was far away
In Indonesian he had to stay
He came home real bruised but whole
He gave nurture to my soul

One candle and a little twig
Made our Christmas still real big
Gathered 'round, some candies sweet
True Christmas Spirit, what else you need

To my Mommy Muys, who kept us safe in loving care

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (12-23-2002 06:00 AM).]

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2002-12-23 04:30 AM

geez, I'm a sucker for old black and white photos and memories.

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

2 posted 2002-12-23 06:26 AM

Titia, the charm of you IS to know Christmas! Thank you for sharing!

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

3 posted 2002-12-23 06:34 AM

Charming, in picture and word.
Kethry

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

enchantingvamp
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since 2002-12-21

Posts 214
Indiana, & NO there is NOT more than corn in Indiana, oughta go back to texas!

4 posted 2002-12-23 06:53 AM

love that photo....wonderful write of a beautiful x mas

Nature has a funny way of breaking that which will not bend....Jewell

Muys
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since 2002-04-06

Posts 389
The Netherlands

5 posted 2002-12-23 09:51 AM

So much memory's
Thank you dear

Mom

[This message has been edited by Muys (12-23-2002 09:53 AM).]

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2002-12-23 10:04 AM

Titia,
Charming and beautiful, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

7 posted 2002-12-23 10:15 AM

Titia...you warmed my heart with this...thank you and Merry Christmas!

DeeJuneBug
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since 2002-12-05

Posts 8
DeLand, Florida

8 posted 2002-12-23 12:23 PM

Titia...I truly enjoyed your poem and family photograph. It brought back memories of my early Christmas's. My Daddy was taken away when I was only two, and during the war times. My Mother was like yours...holding the spirit of Christmas together with special little things she did to make the most out of the least, to give us more of what we didn't have. This touched my heart, especially, since this year I wrote a tiny little book about all the wonderful memories she's given me, for her Christmas gift this year.

May your Holiday Season be filled with Joy and Glad Tidings. May your Heart be filled with the true Spirit of Christmas. And...may you share all your Blessings with Family and Friends!

June

*Happiness* Loves Company too *Ü*

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

9 posted 2002-12-23 02:03 PM

passing shadows, I love the black and white too and I have lots of them.

Sunshine, you always make me

Kethry, thanks girl, how is Australia these times? Hot I suppose?

enchantingvamp, I haven't had the opportunity to welcome you. Welcome to the blue pages, you'll enjoy it, thanks.

Mommy Muys, I know it would bring up some memories

Seymour, thanks and Happy Holydays to you two too, say hello to Isabelle.

Martie, thanks and Happy Holydays in return.

June, what a surprise to see you here. Good for you to join Ron's family. Great welcome to you my friend and be sure I'll write to you soon. Have been terrible busy lately and thank you for your kind words. Big HUGS!!!

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

10 posted 2002-12-23 03:21 PM

Oh Titia, this was so sweet and it speaks to me the real spirit of Christmas. Love and family is so much more important than a big shiny tree and tons of presents.

Blessings on you and your family. Please give my love to Muys. Hugs, Marti

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

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

11 posted 2002-12-23 06:26 PM

Sometimes less is more Tita, it seems you found the true meaning of Christmas

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

12 posted 2002-12-23 11:45 PM

You have described a richer Christmas than most people ever realize. The spirit of Christmas is not the gifts and the decorations...it's the sharing of love between family and friends....Merry Christmas, my good friend

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