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Fagin & Sunshine’s Reminisce of Christmas Past
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Fagin Member
since 2004-05-07
Posts 126Ca 
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Fagin & Sunshine’s Reminisce of Christmas Past When I was quite small and my sister with me, My Dad brought home a Christmas tree. A “Charlie Brown” tree both scraggly and small… Mom looked at it and said, “Is that all?” Dad said, “Don’t worry, and give it a chance.” We didn’t need to be told, for around it we danced. Carefully, lovingly, we unpacked Christmas boxes Ancient ornaments all faded and worn Glass beads and candle carousels Silver tinsel and more  Dad would hang the lights first, Such a wondrous sight, Then Mom showed us how To trim the tree right. Large bulbs on the bottom, small on the top, “Careful,” Mom said,“don’t let not one drop!” Cookies and fudge, and salt-water taffy And ribbon candies would drive us daffy… Stockings bearing our names were laid As Christmas was such from the laughter we made. Mom at the piano, and Dad’s baritone Made any Christmas completely our own We shivered great with such anticipation Awaiting Rudolph and Santa’s greatest creations… And simple gifts then are today’s great antiques Reminiscing shared makes for memories unique. Merry Christmas to all Karilea & Robert |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Ah, and what wonderful memories this charming duet has brought forth. Thankyou both. hugs, Chrislane "At one glance |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea and Robert You brought back some of my own memories with this wonderful memory/duet. Thanking you both. Merry Christmas!  |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
merry xmas to you and this was very nice |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Brother, you cannot imagine how pleased I am with our duet, when one month ago, we had so many praying for you to be well and healthy again. You were very close to not even seeing your 51st birthday...let alone enjoy another Christmas. This has made my Christmas the best, ever...to be able to duet with you, to say one more time, "I love you"...and to know that you will be around for a long while....Congratulations on your 100th post! I love you. Karilea |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
smiling and continuing to smile here at the both of you....very well done you two! May you have the merriest of Christmas's ever! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I'm so happy for the two of you! To see our prayers answered for Robert.. and this memory jogging duet from you both, brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. Season's greetings to you both!  ~ Let peace begin with me... ~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This brought tears to my eyes. Karilea, and Robert, this is so incredibly beautiful, in both content and presentation. Thank you, for sharing this remarkable moment with the rest of us. Hugging you both. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
This duet is very special to both of you. Beautiful memories!! Thank you for sharing them. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Beautiful, Karilea and Robert  Maree. into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Karilea and Robert, thank you both so much for sharing your beautiful memories with us. Reading your poem brought back a lot of memories of Christmas when I was growing up. There was only my "little" brother and me and our parents, but we had a house full of love. Merry Christmas!! Heart hugs to you both,  |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Karilea and Robert, Thank you for sharing your Christmas joy with the rest of us. And may your joy carry you through Christmas and far into the New Year! God bless you both! Shenachie |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wonderfully written and shared happy for the both of you M |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
Yes, a great reminder that family IS the magic of Christmas time. When there is nothing else...there is family. I remember times where we didn't exchange anything at all. My mother wept once about it. I reminded her that we had our family. It was the best Christmas of my life. We had no gifts. But we were rich that Christmas morning. Rich beyond our wildest dreams. Another great reminder. Thank you for that. Kevin |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Lovely tribute to one another. My brother and I have such memories as well, but not quite as sweet as this! Take care, both of you and may God bless. Corinne |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
How precious....You have written your own family Christmas card... and all is made even more wonderful in that there will be new memories made and shared. Happy Holidays!! |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
This is a most touching write of a warmly remembered childhood. These are song lyrics? Well written tunes! Thanks for taking me back. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I suppose that's exactly what the song "There's no place like home for the holidays, cause no matter how far away you are" means...family, wonderful memories and good cheer....a reminder of how really rich we are. Congratulations to both of you. Hugs Lee J. |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
Beaytiful story my dear, I wish You a nice Holliday. I have so much memory's. I am born in 1911. Muys |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What beautiful memories you've written... and best of all... is the chance to write still more. *S* Wishing you both a wonderful Christmas season! *S* |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Nothing better than a hand-made and written Christmas card, a treasure. Have a nice holiday season. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Karilea and Robert, Your Christmas poem is delightful! I look forward to reading more family duets! Fagin, it's good to read your poetry again. Thanks, you two! miscellanea |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a wonderful post...not only because of the beauty it brings to my Christmas season, but also because it is only posted here due to a true miracle. Fagin, I'm so happy you are doing so much better and here to share another Christmas with your wonderful sister and the rest of your family. Here's to a lifetime of beautiful duets |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
With us too short a time ~~ M |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Maureen... Bless your loving heart. My brother has been on my mind so much this last week - so very close and so very intimate in thought and love. I know he's trying to send me a message...something very special. When it comes, I'll let you know. Happy New Year, my dear friend. Love, K |
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Sunshine
Administrator
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I miss you, Robert... love, Sis |
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