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1874 - Christmas in the Soddy
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1874 - Christmas in the Soddy |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Christmas in the Soddy, 1874 That year of great extremes, both working hand to mouth Suffering blizzards from the north, and heat from the deep south She had counted chicken eggs, he had taken in the grain Both had prayed for clear skies, both had prayed for rain She had written of hard times, she wrote of good times too, She had penned all of their days, deep there in the woods While he worked so very hard, her hands were busy too When he finally sat to eat, she dished up hearty stew If she went out to hang the wash, he stood to stoke the fire She was his every and all, and he was her desire She had written of hard times, she wrote of good times too, Wrote of pheasant feathers found, deep there in the woods In June their plans were made for their Christmas day Pennies had been put aside, each had their little way She had sold her extra eggs, he swapped with neighbors too, Each stored away their pennies, with special gifts in view She had written of hard times, she wrote of good times too Wrote of the times they had lived, deep there in the woods Bits of thread, scraps of cloth, gifts that she would sew For each of their small children, for faces would then glow A dolly and a small wood horse, for he had carved away Oh yes, together, they looked forward to this Christmas Day She had written of hard times, she wrote of good times too Wrote of their hearts as they strived, deep there in the woods Then she took her writings, and sent them far away In exchange, a gift for him, on their Christmas Day And he had sold his carving, of an angel in high flight He looked forward to the gift he would give that very night After the Children had opened their gifts, When all was said and done Husband turned to Wife, each said, “Merry Christmas, my Dear One” For she had sold her writings, to purchase her love a knife He had sold his angel, a new pen for his dear wife Each had given of them selves, something the other held dear And the Magi smiled that night, for their love shone ever clear ~*~ ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 21 December 2001 slightly revised 16 December 2002 |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
enjoyed, Karilea...especially after having seen a college performance with my class this past week of a holiday story with the same theme of giving of oneself. Merry Christmas M |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine A delight to read and the real meaning of Xmas.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Loved this. Like the watch fob and the comb... martyjo |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A beautiful story, sunshine. True love without the exchange of an Ipod.....I like the way it used to be. Merry Christmas!  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Nicely written, Karilea. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Hugs |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
lovely story Karilea so well written... |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Absolutely loved this Sunshine...the gift of oneself is the greatest gift of all, and in giving of the thing you love most...is a gift of oneself.  Beautifully done. Happy New Year Bea |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Beautiful, Karilea. This is such a familiar theme to me, yet so very unique. You added the touch of Sunshine and made it your very own. So beautiful, just as you are. Hugs, Ethel |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I always look forward to these Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
This one made me tear up. It's warm. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
To give one's best... for one's best... the Magi's gift of heart is always a beautiful one. *S* |
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