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 Nov 26 07, 10:21
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 Assyrian  Posts: 271 Joined: 21-July 07 From: somewhere twixt 'n' tween Member No.: 456 Real Name: Sam Richmond Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:N/A  |
Holy Holiday
When comes the time for us to hear More of heart an' less with ear Of Christmas joy and Christmas cheer Then waken'd angels beckon blissful Take them up tin pennyw'istle To spread th' Sovereign's sweet epistle And shun the one, refute the few That deny this time is true They would steal this day from you Rejoice in freedom whilst ye can Gather numbers, break the ban From smallest child to eldest man ... it's Christmas ... it's Christmas ... it's Christmas ·······  ······· Values are to integrity as spirit to spirituality ... the one is needed that the other is sustained ~ Sam
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| Guest_Don_* |
Nov 26 07, 11:35
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Glad to see Christ back in Christmas.
Take them up tin penny[space]w'istle Don |
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Nov 26 07, 12:23
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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 |
Thank you for your Holiday entry Sam!
 Best of luck!  May the 'classic' holiday spirit be shared in your heart throughout the season!  ~ Mosaic Musings Staff         ······· ·······"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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| Guest_Xanadu_* |
Nov 26 07, 14:31
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I really did enjoy this poem!
"Tale them up tin pennyw`istle".....Adored this line!!!! |
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Nov 26 07, 15:37
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Assyrian Posts: 271 Joined: 21-July 07 From: somewhere twixt 'n' tween Member No.: 456 Real Name: Sam Richmond Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:N/A |
Thanks Don;
Yes it was kind of the impetus for the poem. A friend had a bad experience at Wal-Mart the other day. Not thinking he wished the greeter a Merry Christmas... it led to confrontation and screaming. My friend and wife left to NEVER shop ANY Wal-Mart or Sam's club agian. It's been on my mind since he posted the encounter at my site. I'm pretty sure pennywhistle (the instrument) is one word. I build them and it's always appeared as one word in the the tuning instructions. I'll look it up. Thanks Sam ······· ······· Values are to integrity as spirit to spirituality ... the one is needed that the other is sustained ~ Sam
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Nov 26 07, 15:42
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Assyrian Posts: 271 Joined: 21-July 07 From: somewhere twixt 'n' tween Member No.: 456 Real Name: Sam Richmond Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:N/A |
Thank you Xanadu I sometimes try to emmulate the Celtic mannerisms in a line or two in some of my poems. It usually just comes off as really bad tv pirate prattle. Thanks again for the visit, the kind comment and .... Merry Christmas to you and yours !
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| Guest_Don_* |
Nov 26 07, 15:52
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Hi 4rum,
Shuda nowed I'd be wrong. Pennywhistle is a valid dictionary word. I usually look this stuff up before pounding keyboard, but. . . I get a little ticked at the religious right being as intractable as those pushing to eliminate the Christian God. My academics killed conventional religious belief, but I firmly believe humans are infinitely distant from being godlike and our frail condition essentially requires that we do believe. Yes, intellectuals can point out all the damage and cause of violence; but we probably would have used another excuse if religion were not handy. Here is my take in a short poem: Killer Creations Like Frankenstein and man, colossal creations kill creators. Don |
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Nov 26 07, 17:51
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Assyrian Posts: 271 Joined: 21-July 07 From: somewhere twixt 'n' tween Member No.: 456 Real Name: Sam Richmond Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:N/A |
Hey Don;
I can appreciate your views and values. An' listen buddy... if 'they' ever try to take the Frank outta your 'enstien'... I got your back 'k? Sam ······· ······· Values are to integrity as spirit to spirituality ... the one is needed that the other is sustained ~ Sam
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Nov 28 07, 02:35
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Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
Dear Sam,
I can return the compliment : SoverEign ! Touching poem. Love Alan ······· ······· |
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Nov 29 07, 18:28
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Assyrian Posts: 271 Joined: 21-July 07 From: somewhere twixt 'n' tween Member No.: 456 Real Name: Sam Richmond Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:N/A |
Hi Alan... thanks for finding the typo. (Stoopid fingers!) C'ya
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Nov 30 07, 15:02
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 Assyrian Posts: 181 Joined: 13-September 07 From: Conway, Arkansas Member No.: 468 Real Name: Pamela Writer of: Poetry Referred By:self |
Howdy Sammy
Gorgamous work as usual and I loved the interactive reviews! I love your diversity and ability to concisely convey your meaning in great (to my mind) poetry. Hugsabunch, Pami ······· ·······A relaxed attitude, and a heart of gratitude, increases life whilst joy doth exude! <:))))><
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Nov 30 07, 18:15
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Assyrian Posts: 271 Joined: 21-July 07 From: somewhere twixt 'n' tween Member No.: 456 Real Name: Sam Richmond Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:N/A |
Evening Pami;
Thanks for dropping by on this one. Sort of wrote it in the heat of the moment. I was peed o'ed about Mutt's experience at Wal-Mart. But it's a sore spot anyway... dang it... it IS CHRISTmas! ! ! ······· ······· Values are to integrity as spirit to spirituality ... the one is needed that the other is sustained ~ Sam
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