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 Nov 6 05, 22:43
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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  |
A Promise Kept
On Christmas day, just after morning mass, Old Pastor Paul espied the grounds around the churchyard lawn. He looked upon the grass and checked the manger set; and what he found was three wooden wisemen still bearing gifts in hand, a lamb, the drummer boy a northern star, and the virgin mother Mary, all sitting alone. And one empty cradle-with baby Jesus gone. Confused, he raced about in search for the new born king- Through dorm and aisle, across the field, above and beneathe most everything. He investigated each little nook, and cranie, hoping to discover the statue undercover. He'd stop at nothing, he'd never yield, till baby Jesus was recovered. That's when, he saw a little boy- strolling all alone. He pulled a wagon close behind, and within it layed the missing figurine, as comfy as can be. The man of cloth approached the boy, and asked- "Where did you get the child?" The boy, all bright and cheery, smiled, "from the church one block over." Then Pastor Paul, replied- "and why have you taken him?" The child, bearing the biggest grin started to explain- "Last week, I prayed to baby Jesus that on this Christmas day-If I should wake to a red, Radio Flyer, Wagon, I'd give him a ride around the corner." The Father sighed, "Ah, and no one should break a promise!" ·······  ·······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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Nov 7 05, 06:01
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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 10 05, 02:36
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 Ornate Oracle Posts: 3,660 Joined: 23-August 03 From: Somerset, England Member No.: 22 Real Name: Grace Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Good morning Liz,
 I thought this sounded very familiar when I read it and it would seem to be your adaptation of a story I recently read somewhere on the net. A very charming little anecdote. Last year, baby Jesus was kidnapped from the nativity scene outside the local church, not I'm afraid, by such an innocent child, but vandals. It was found on top of a tomb in the graveyard rather the worse for wear! If only everyone kept their promises, wouldn't the world be a nicer place? Thanks for the seasonal read Liz. 
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Nov 10 05, 15:15
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Hi Liz
A lovely story. Promises have to be kept. Good luck with the competition. Nina |
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Nov 12 05, 18:26
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 Assyrian Posts: 203 Joined: 3-August 03 Member No.: 11 Real Name: Beth Writer of: Poetry |
Oh, Relli!
That's so sweet!!! Now, I'm SO ASHAMED!!!! of what I just posted! Bad me! Bad, bad me!!!!!:p Big GREEN Hugs, B. ······· ·······I am who I am.
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Nov 12 05, 21:30
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 Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Liz,
Oh, the innocent heart of a child......and the amazing lessons of faith they can teach. Loved the story. Best of luck in the competition. Some amazing entries, so far....I have been blessed reading them.... 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 13 05, 01:15
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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 |
Hey Grace,
Yes, with my brain dead, museless mind I took a joke and rewrote it with my own little touches and although it was supposed to be a Sonnet, it just seemed to work. GLad you liked it. I know what you mean...around the holidays, we get dozens of calls of missing mangers and Baby Jesus' and even 2 dollars canes missing from lawns. Nothing is sacred anymore. Hugs, Liz Hi Nina, Yes thank you. That little "Promise to be kept' part was my own addition to the actual joke, and the names and identities have been changed to protect the innocent. LOL Hugs, Liz Hey Mrs Santa...  No shame here... you dun good... I am still laughing over your entry. Thanks for the most needed gift anyone could ever give. :) A hearty laugh and pleasure. Hugs, Lizarelli Hi Marcia, Thank you. Yes, I do agree--I have been reading them and have been over joyed and quite impressed with the talents that I've witnessed-I do not envy the judges. This is going to be one difficult task to handle. Big Hugs, 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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Nov 18 05, 10:57
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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 |
Hi Amethyst ! :sun:
This is a lovely poem, and I was so relieved that the good priest took it all so well... :cloud9: Yes, promises must be kept. You've expressed lots of Christmas spirit with humorous and original imagery. 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 3 05, 11:54
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Assyrian Posts: 203 Joined: 3-August 03 Member No.: 11 Real Name: Beth Writer of: Poetry |
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Dec 4 05, 07:55
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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!  This submission has been nominated as a finalist in the Second Annual Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic!  Best of luck! ······· ·······"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, 17:44
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Assyrian Posts: 203 Joined: 3-August 03 Member No.: 11 Real Name: Beth Writer of: Poetry |
Congratulations Relli! You dun gud! MWAH!
Big Best Wishes Hugs, B. OH, I almost forgot the :p !!! ······· ·······I am who I am.
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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 |
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Dec 5 05, 08:37
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Congratulation Liz! Wishing you the best as the final
tally comes in! 
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Dec 6 05, 11:33
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
So glad this entry made the finals. Best of luck in the final voting !
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, 13:40
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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 |
Wonderful, Liz !! I loved your poem from the very start... very original and touching, as well as amusing.
Congrats on the nomination !!  :snowflake: 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, 21:58
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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 |
THank you for the congrats... The contest had some of the best entries and I have some absolute excellent competition in the finals... I think everyone who entered is a winner... each entry was so delightful and enjoyable to read.
Best of luck to each of the other finalists... A great job done on all accounts.. Hey Bethie... MAAHHH ... Good Luck in the final count down... With your poems.. Lori- The STollar family have their work cut out for them... I know I could never judge the entries, all excel in craft, content and skill... THank you Cathy, and congratuations to you as well... Good luck in the final counts... Thank you Sylvia... It is a gift to hear such words from you... thank you! Your comment alone is worth a million wins. Congrats to you as well. BIg Hugs to each of you, 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 19 05, 20:35
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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 Liz.
Although your tile did not win, we congratulate you for bringing the spirit of the holidays to all. :dove:Happiest of holidays to you and yours!  ~Cleo :xmas: ······· ·······"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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