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Not So Fast! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Don’t wish me “Merry Christmas” yet! Such rush is something I don’t get – It won’t be here till late December And take a look – it’s still November! A cold front’s promised for tonight But it’s hot now – It’s just not right To talk of jingle bells and sleighs And be counting shopping days! I hate to humbug and be Scrooge But is there anywhere refuge From sales and trim and trees galore In front of every grocery store? How wonderful might be this season If we took to heart its reason If we recalled the Prince of Peace Could some of this world’s conflicts cease? If that could only be so I’d need no Christmas lights to glow For every day, throughout the year I’d gladly wish to all good cheer! But frantic shopping’s not my style So please – just wait a little while And let some peace and quiet be mine Before you bring out valentines! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I'm with you this year Ruth...a quiet Christmas would be more than welcome....Hugs lady, nice to see you again.... |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
It's about time you graced these pages with your words again  Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I sure do agree with you, Ruth!! Hi! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
If we recalled the Prince of Peace Could some of this world’s conflicts cease? If that could only be so I’d need no Christmas lights to glow For every day, throughout the year I’d gladly wish to all good cheer! your gentleness and great love shows through this marvelous write. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern Anything your great big heart desires.   |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ Just cause ... I'm me !  /pip/Forum96/HTML/002496.html *Huglets*  to YOU~~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
cute read |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
the Prince of Peace what a glorious title and you are right all this hoopla does not serve Him well well done |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: When we act out of Love, as He taught us to do then Christmas can be lived as it is meant to. Wonderful reflections! Love, Margherita |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Way to go, suthern!!! Amen to this! Nicely written... misc |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 I LOVE this! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
And what's wrong with Valentine's in December? I have a policy in my house no Christmas talk until after my birthday...it's a good thing my birthday's early December and not like my sister who has her birthday on the 22nd December. Lovely poem lady and it echoes my sentiments exactly. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all so very much! *S* I'm glad you enjoyed my little whine. *S* Interloper: Hugs to you, my friend. Kethry: Happy Birthday, dearest lady... hope it's a wonderful one! *S* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Dimensions of life, the little pictures that go into making the Big Picture....you find them in the most everyday things, and in the process, you make them -- and our lives too -- more meaningful. Simple? Yes. Light? Yes. Deeper than it shows? Oh yes..... Well done, dear lady...well done. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Beloved one, a little Aussie bird told me you were here leaving an absolutely beautiful confection and she was absolutely right. I so agree with you darling one, but if I don't sort out some Christmas shopping before very early I miss the post and that would never ever do. I do so wish I could pop myself inside the package and send me along with the pressie to you, just so I could see your face when you open it. Oh well, I shall have to imagine won't I? Lovely piece darling heart, absolutely wonderful, always a pleasure to read you. Like you forever Mushy x x x x x Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Lol. Very clever and so true. I keep waiting to see Christmas trees on the 4th of July. Great work. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Belle, I do so enjoy my sips of your "whines"! ~ and they only get better with age! lol Merry Christmas! Hope you have all your shopping done! Are the presents all wrapped? Is your tree up and trimmed! Have you sent out your Christmas cards yet? LOL Gotcha! Love you, belle of the south! Linda |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
This poem is so true. I don't see you as being Scrudge, but pointing out the crazyness of the holiday season. It's refreshing that some people remember what Christmas intention was. Thank you for the post. I liked your poem. Poetry is just the evidence of life. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Ruth, It is cute, enjoyable but oh so sad for the thought that so many have turned this day into something other that what it truthfully is....The birth of Christ, our Lord and Savior... |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
It does feel a bit rushed, doesn't it? You made me smile, but there's a kind of a wry twist to it. Without children in the house it hardly feels like a holiday here.Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Way to go gal....seems as though you have alot of folks agreeing with ya...oh, by the way...happy Valentines day... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
You said it, and I am ignoring the whole shopping and madness this year. Just too sad right now. But every year I hate it more, this materialistic paraody. Also, just the way you wrote this made it a fun thing, and made me smile a second. Sandra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ruthie, Ditto Sy! If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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Edward Grim Senior Member
since 2005-12-18
Posts 1154Greenville, South Carolina |
Clever write as usual. I really enjoyed it plus there's so much truth in it. Cheers - Ed And I said to the devil, "You better leave my spleen alone." |
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