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 Nov 13 05, 03:15
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 Greek  Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose  |
I have a Christmas memory
from childhood long ago; a lesson from my father that he wanted to bestow. No traditional holiday tree will grace our home this year. We'll have nothing artificial, either, but it will be o.k., you hear? I can see you're disappointed not to have a spruce, fir, or pine; they are only expensive trappings - a Texas tree will do just fine. We'll get a Texas tumbleweed, put it on display; small decorations will adorn it with a twinkle light array. Spread our simple gifts around it. Jesus won't mind it's not tall. Remember when He was manger born He had no tree at all. God doesn't care about the tree or the ornaments, the lights. He doesn't value store-bought gifts. It's in people He delights. What matters most is kindness. A loving spirit, too. Show charity to others... God will bless all you do. Go to church on Christmas morn- Thank Him for His blessed Son. Try to live the entire year long as you have lived this one. Merry Christmas !    2005 Marcia.....thank-you, daddy, for the lesson..... ·······  ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner    |
  
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Nov 13 05, 07:22
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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! :holly:
Best of luck to you! :dove: May the 'classic' holiday spirit be shared in your heart throughout the season! :blueorn: ~ Mosaic Musings Staff :knight: :pharoah: :viking: :vic: :troy: :roman: :cali: :tut: :knight: ······· ·······"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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Nov 13 05, 11:38
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Hi Marcia,
This reminds me of Charlie Brown's Christmas and that tiny tree he brought home. Once decorated it was beautiful! *smiles* Good luck with the competition! Cathy |
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Nov 13 05, 12:25
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 Assyrian Posts: 203 Joined: 3-August 03 Member No.: 11 Real Name: Beth Writer of: Poetry |
Very lovely Marcia! My mom moved to Texas a few years ago but somehow, I seriously doubt I could convince her to decorate a tumbleweed! Wonderful sentiment and a shining example of the true meaning of this celebration!
Hugs, B. ······· ·······I am who I am.
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Nov 13 05, 14:16
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Cathy,
This happened before the Charlie Brown Christmas was written, but whenever that animated special comes on it brings this to mind. There was another year that we decorated a holly bush. It is funny now, but out of all the Christmases as a child when we had traditional trees and such, these 2 Christmases are the most easy to recall..... Thanks for the positive response ! Marcia 
······· ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Nov 13 05, 14:21
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Nef,
No, your Mom would probably shudder at the thought. ~laugh~ However, my daddy was one of a kind, and I will miss his humor and wisdom til the end. He could make any event fun.....and we shared a lot of laughter.... Marcia
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and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Nov 14 05, 10:48
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 Creative Chieftain Posts: 1,802 Joined: 24-April 04 From: Connecticut Member No.: 58 Real Name: Ron Jones Writer of: Poetry |
Dear BC,
A Tumbleweed Christmas Tree! Here in Connecticut it would be a talking point! Cheers, Ron ······· ······· |
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Nov 14 05, 11:07
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Yep, Ron.....I'm sure that's true.....even our friends and neighbors at the time thought it
unusual and talked about it for years thereafter with fondness. Marcia
······· ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Dec 4 05, 08:13
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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 |
Congratulations! :blueorn: This submission has been nominated as a finalist in the Second Annual Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic!  Best of luck! :holly: ······· ·······"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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Dec 4 05, 17:46
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Assyrian Posts: 203 Joined: 3-August 03 Member No.: 11 Real Name: Beth Writer of: Poetry |
Congratulations Marcia! Well done! And hopefully, no prickers, either! Best Wishes!
Hugs, B. ······· ·······I am who I am.
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| Guest_Cathy_* |
Dec 5 05, 08:34
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Congratulations Marcia! I wish you the best of luck in the final round!
:snowflake: :blueorn: :snowflake: |
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Dec 6 05, 11:43
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Thanks, ladies.........and right back at cha ! You have some very deserving entries and I wish you the best in the final round ! Wish all could win first prize.....all are winners already in my eyes....
Marcia
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and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Dec 6 05, 13:33
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 Ornate Oracle  Posts: 8,877 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, Marcia !! :snowflake:
This is in the true spirit of Christmas, I love your poem !! You had a wise and good Dad, Marcia, may God bless him. Hugs, Sylvia :dove: ······· ·······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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Dec 7 05, 12:59
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Thank-you Sylvia. This is so kind of you to say. I'm just honored to have it place among the nominees. Good company ! So glad you enjoyed it !
In case I haven't said it (since seeing your response to the Redneck Christmas poem of Nef's)......I's glad to have anuther redneck to shoot the breeze (or bull) with. We'll have lots of old-fashioned fun ! They'll have to fetch tha law when you, Nef, and I keep causin' mischief round here ! ~laugh~ We need this site to git ed-gee-ca-ted. Marcia Happy Holidays ! ······· ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Dec 7 05, 21:59
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 Ornate Oracle Posts: 3,822 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Florida Member No.: 10 Real Name: Elizabeth Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori Kanter |
Congratulations Marcia,
And good luck in the final judging... Best wishes, Liz ······· ·······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!
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Dec 8 05, 12:03
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Thanks so very much, Liz. Appreciate your well-wishes !
Marcia
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and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Dec 11 05, 08:58
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 Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 1,250 Joined: 2-August 03 From: USA Member No.: 7 Writer of: Poetry |
Hi Marcia~
 What a lovely poem with an inspiring message of what matters most! You have brought the true meaning of Christmas forward, for all to appreciatively embrace! Super!  Happy holidays~ Lindi ······· ·······"Imagination is more important than knowledge and encircles the world"
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Dec 12 05, 17:01
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Thanks, Lindi,
Thank you for reading and for your kind comments. Am really glad you enjoyed it, as it was inspired by my late father and is a sort of tribute to his character. Marcia
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and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Dec 19 05, 20:33
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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 finalist submission Marcia.
Although your tile did not win, we congratulate you for bringing the spirit of the holidays to all. Happiest of holidays to you and yours!  ~Cleo ······· ·······"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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