Open Poetry #24 |
Merry Christmas, Darling |
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
There can be no harmony with but one voice with which to sing. A winter storm is breaking now raindrops will leave icicle-- over-dripping the facade of the kind we hang in South plastic purchased from Taiwan-- I watched him hang them carefully so worried of the new siding-- vinyl under guarantee, no splitting or a sign of age for the lifetime of the company that skipped town just six months ago. The lights look pretty when ya squint or guzzle down a half of fifth whichever might come first. I stood there on the sidewalk and I wondered if a child had worked for 16 hours everyday so mine could smile for half an hour before they found a better thing beckoning from down the street... I wanted to do something different so I said, "Let's adopt a family-- I heard there was this program where we could help someone in need." He replied, "Already done." I felt the foreshadow of hurt. But stupid me, I bit the bait--"What's their name?" He sneered. "Their YOURS." Then the Christmas lights grew dark. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Karen you rule...I...oh you just rule Merry Christmas and a happy holiday and look out for headlights coming towards the house Raph |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Serenity~ Not too sure what to say, The beginning was lighthearted and full of glee The ending serious a side of you I seldom see Merry Christmas Stay warm and have a cup of HOT CHOCOLATE ON ME...Paul I hope Balladeer doesn't mind I borrowed his Santa img. " To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you " |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'll tip the cup with you on this one. Awesome write. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I've come back to this several times, wanting to say something but not sure what. This 'spirit' of Christmas is all too familiar. It reads like a dark card. Really did a nice job of this, Sen. Hope it's just one of your stories. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Karen, I hope it's just "one of your stories", too. But, my friend, I don't know why, but today a lot of people's sad Christmas poems are bringing back bad memories of my times in past years. My late husband was my only (child) daughter's stepdad. Your poem brought back memories of remarks he used to say about her and what he did for her. BADDDD memories, Karen, friend. It also made me think of a reply you made about the thread I put at one of the discussin forums about "long distance relationships". I lost your e-mail address when my computer had to be wiped out yesterday, so that's why I'm even saying this on here. "Love makes the world go around" ~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (12-24-2002 07:14 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Good People..gawd I love you. This DID NOT HAPPEN...well, not quite this way. This is a dramatization, K? (see, Sharon? even when it IS fiction? they don't believe me anyhow!) But thank you all for the kind e mails and concern...now please, go enjoy your families...or if you're alone? ENJOY YOUR SOLITUDE. (trust me on that one too, k?) Ho. Ho. Ho. grin. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Glad this is just a story. You have a heck of an imagination girlie. A Merry Christmas to you and your family. You can never win or lose |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW!!! You are amazing! Come join me in a glass of egg nog. Merry merry to you and yours. ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
One year we adopted a family... then someone "on the hill" adopted us... Yep... bittersweet memories... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
serenity, You are my cynic of the clinic. excellent Happy Holiday. |
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