Open Poetry #24 |
The Mistletoe Angel -- A Christmas Story |
Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
For my nieces, Isabella and Sophia and for my grandnieces, Alyssa and Victoria and my grandnephews, Stephen, Zachary and Ryan and inspired by the original "Misltetoe Angel"--Noah Eaton when little Diana was just a girl of three her parents received a present, an angel for their tree now, this little angel was the strangest she had seen made entirely of mistletoe in shades of white and green every day she would see him sitting high above the quiet Mistletoe Angel that she had grown to love every night he would shine in their darkened living room and since she came to love him, she made for him this tune Mistletoe Angel sing for me, Mistletoe Angel dance for me, Mistletoe Angel stay with me, Till the light of day I see every day she would sing this simple little song and little Mistletoe Angel, he felt that he belonged, belonged to the heart of this shy little girl who did indeed love him more than anything in the world now, Christmas came and went and came and went again and Diana, now all grown forgot about her Mistletoe friend he sat in a closet corner so very dark and cold lamenting his lonely life wondering when he became old then one day, the bright sun fell again on his leaves Diana was just amazed that they had stayed so green she looked different then she did so very long ago among her golden threads some silver ones had grown "Grandma, Grandma is this the one?" came the excited cry that's when he noticed the tear in the corner of her eye "Yes, that's the one" she said in voice so warm and soft and to the top of the tree he was again placed aloft now Mistletoe Angel was back on top of the tree shining brightly once again so that all around could see the little girl said "Grandma! Grandma! Please teach me the song?" and together, they sang those words not heard in time so long Mistletoe Angel sing for me, Mistletoe Angel dance for me, Mistletoe Angel stay with me, Till the light of day I see. the moral of this story is as plain as Christmas Day each one of us is Christmas in our own special way Mistletoe Angel learned this and Diana did too that Christmas is something that stays the whole year through Christmas is a candle that shines its holy light promising us a day at end of darkest night and Mistletoe Angel hopes that when you see him high above that you will remember his story and treasure it with love A revised repost for all of you . . . wishing you all the best of the season. . .and, as always, hoping that you'll join me in the prayer for peace on earth. . . thanks. . . To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Good to see you again. Much enjoyed message and will certainly join you in a gentle quest for peace. Happy Holidays. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very beautiful piece here Sven. Good to see you again! The very best of the season to you and yours. ~Peace on Earth~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Merry Christmas, Sven! Thank you for this Christmas Gift! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's good to see you posting, Sven... Merry Christmas! *S* |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Merry Christmas Sven to you and yours. ~*Peace on Earth*~ Charisma |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sven...What a sweet story...I loved it. It may be one I can tell my granddaughter when she is old enough. May I? Christmas blessings to you and your family. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a lovely gift to give It is something they will treasure and pass on to their kids |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssss) Oh my gosh, now you have me flooding in tears, I feel so honored I inspired this instant classic...as a matter of fact, I think you have just inspired me the same! (smiles) God Bless You and your while family, sweet friend, I am adding this to my library where it will always reside as this Mistletoe Angel will continue to sing and dance for everyone here, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sven, 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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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
man-o-man-o-man-o-man-o-man! Wattapoem! He, being Noah, is the pinnacle atop our Christmas Tree of Love and it's a star we adore! jeff |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Oh Sven! What a wonderful write, and a wonderful inspiration! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sven, this is so special, just like the one who inspired the poem. Thank you..... "Love makes the world go around" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fantastic Sven...James |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sven~ Such a sweet story this is. Happy Holidays to you and yours. ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
cool tomatoes. |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
And Amen to that Let us all pray for Peace on Earth. ... very well done indeed... and I adored the turning of time as little girl became Grandma... and passed on this favourite to her Grandaughter.. makes a lovely story. Love, Light and Peace, Sherry Cherish the good memories of the past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. But above all... be kind to yourself today. |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
what a wonderful story...it gave me chills. Wonder where I might fing a Mistletoe Angel of my own *S* This was a well written verse...enjoyed! ~Salty In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed happy holidays!!!!!!!! |
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sigheyes Member
since 2001-04-25
Posts 323the winds of destiny |
I most cetainly will join in your prayer for peace. Lovely! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Taking your hand and joining you in a prayer for peace Sven. The very best to you and your loves ones this Holiday season! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
How wonderful this story is. Good to read your works again. Peace and love in the New Year Sandra |
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