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  Mar 14 10, 12:34
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep  |
The winner of our sixth annual Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic has been chosen! A special
 goes out to our judges Alan, John (Arnfinn) Larry, Peggy and Sylvia (Psyche). They were tasked with choosing 3 out of all submissions they felt best represented the season, allocating 3 points for their top nod, two for second and one for third. The winning submission received 10 points out of a possible 30, taking in over 33% of the total - FANTABULOUS results!    CONGRATULATIONS to Snow aka Eisa! May your holidays be memorable always...   ~MM Staff  CONGRATS TO EIRA for her winning entry, "Christmas Remembrance" in our sixth annual Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic!   Christmas Remembrance Christmas Past I squeeze through the crush in Woolworths, mesmerized at colour saturated displays: sparkling garlands, teddies with red bows gifts in glittering packages. What shall I buy her? Fingering the shilling in my pocket I spy a small bottle of Rose Petal Scent with pink ribbon round its neck, exchange it for my silver coin. Padded in layers of newspaper this gift looks enormous, yet festive with a final layer printed with holly and poinsettias, tied with crimson string. She’ll never guess what’s inside. I woke before the sun crept through the window, anticipation fluttering in my tummy. My hand snaked down the bed until I felt the familiar shape. He’s been. I dragged the nylon stocking up to my chest, unloaded precious parcels one by one, curiosity peeping, feeling with eager fingers. A white sugar mouse with cotton whiskers lay on top of mint humbugs in a white paper bag. To adorn my hair, a gaudy silver-tone flower slide. For my dressing table collection, a tiny china dog, wrapped in tissue paper. Tucked in the foot, an aromatic tangerine rubs the shells of mixed nuts. I bit off the mouse’s nose, pinned the shiny flower to my hair and dozed until breakfast -- then opened gifts around the tree. Christmas Present Jostling crowds press through shops, stress etched on faces. Shelves are packed with vivid Santa sacks soon filled with mobile phones, computer games, and chocolate selection boxes. Fruit and nuts bring sniggers. Warmed by a familiar whiff from the perfume counter Rose eau de cologne I remember her unwrapping that present, laughing at the umpteen layers. She hugged me; I inhaled the sweet fragrance dabbed behind her ears. Our Christmas table is laden with turkey dinner, spread across her holly and poinsettia cloth; her place - now vacant. My deep ache swells as I glance at the chipped china dog on the shelf. WELL DONE! HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL THE YEAR THROUGH!
·······  ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner           |
  
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Mar 14 10, 21:05
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 Ornate Oracle  Posts: 9,372 Joined: 27-August 04 From: Bariloche, Argentine Patagonia Member No.: 78 Real Name: Sylvia Evelyn Maclagan Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:David Ting |
CONGRATULATIONS, SNOW!!!!! A very well deserved First Place.. Christmas Remembrance depicts Past & Present in lovely words, sentiments and beautifully crafted lines.. And congratulations as well to Aphrodite and Leo for their Second & Third placings.  Cheers, Syl***  ······· ·······Mis temas favoritos
The Lord replied, my precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. "There is no life higher than the grasstops Or the hearts of sheep, and the wind Pours by like destiny, bending Everything in one direction." Sylvia Plath, Crossing the Water, Wuthering Heights. Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! MM Award Winner     |
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Mar 15 10, 14:24
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Congrats Eisa on your win of the mmhc. A wonderfully written piece. Thanks goodness it is now over...lol.
Take care Steve |
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Mar 15 10, 19:49
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 Mosaic Master Posts: 4,599 Joined: 4-August 03 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 12 Real Name: Eira Needham Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
Oh wow!!!! ... I feel very honoured to have been given first place as there were so many wonderful entries. Thank you so much judges - and thanks Lori, Syl & Steve for your good wishes.
(still reeling from the surprise) Snow
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Laugh loud & often - it's medicinal. Write from the heart - it's therapeutic. Beauty comes from within - the outer is just skin! Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more details, click here! MM Award Winner   |
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Ornate Oracle  Posts: 4,592 Joined: 31-October 03 From: New Jersey Member No.: 39 Real Name: John Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Larry Carr |
Snow,
Congratulations! You have inspired us all. JLY ······· ·······Give thanks for your new friends of today, but never forget the warm hugs of your yesterdays.
Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! MM Award Winner  |
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