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  Nov 15 05, 06:25
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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  |
Just feeling festive, wanted to share this one even though my entry does not count.
  Traditions Marketplace adorned in powdered lace windows welcome wide-eyed young and old to join the warmth, partake of season’s festive hold where small town merriment and heritage unfold melodic spirited renditions Winter’s compositions Traditions © Lorraine M Kanter 13 Nov 2005 ·······  ·······"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_Cathy_* |
Nov 15 05, 08:29
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You've brought back the beautiful 'old-world' feel of Christmas!
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Nov 15 05, 19:39
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 Assyrian  Posts: 203 Joined: 3-August 03 Member No.: 11 Real Name: Beth Writer of: Poetry |
Oh, Lori! What a lovely picture! SIgh! Makes me realize just how jaded I've become! I guess that's what California will do to you! LOL! Evidently all that sun fries the brain and makes it hard and rubbery. I do so appreciate these lovely sentiments! Reminds me of the good old days when I still thought holidays could be like a Norman Rockwell portrait! LOL!
Big Cynical Hugs, B. ······· ·······I am who I am.
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Nov 16 05, 06:26
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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 |
Why thankies Cathy and Beth! :reindeer: :snowflake: :snowman:
I was thinking: I wonder how many families actually still celebrate the holidays in the manner of the *old days? *Where being together and feasting were the most important aspects - getting the entire family (and friends) to visit - each bringing their own dish  to add to the pot-luck supper. :stocking: If gifts were exchanged, it was something hand-made. :present: And everyone went downtown (as it were) to join in around that gazebo (in a snowstorm) to sing carols, drink up some hot creamy cocoa or eggnog :speechless: and celebrate. :menorah: :xmastree: A Norman Rockwell scene - YES. :holly: Complete with Sleigh ride! Glad you enjoyed. ~Cleo :blueorn: ······· ·······"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 16 05, 15:17
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 Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Wish Christmas could still be like this you paint.....now family is so widely scattered, it is very difficult to get everyone togrther at one time at any event. I would love a community caroling event in town square.....no such event is ever planned here. Just the anual tree lighting at the courthouse in November. A Christmas parade weeks before Christmas. And alas.....I have never known a sleigh ride....snow is rare....if we ever had it at Christmas no one would own a sleigh. That's a pleasure many of us will never know. Where can one find this these days? Wish I knew.....would be a wonderful place to live and raise children.
Got sidetracked. Darted in to say what a lovely poem this is. A perfect Christmas picture ! A delight to read ! 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 20 05, 19:41
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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 |
I too, dream of times of old too Marcia.
Where the commercialism doesn't exist and family enjoys the spirits of the season (in more ways than one).  You must try a horse-drawn sleigh ride in the snow! It's so much fun!  Happy Holidays! ~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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 Nov 21 05, 03:54
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Hi Lori, it's a pity you're not entering the competition per se - I was going to wish to "Good Luck."
In any case, well done for writing this clever and in-keeping piece. Thanks for the read. Good luck to everyone taking part! J. |
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Nov 24 05, 09:17
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 Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 1,250 Joined: 2-August 03 From: USA Member No.: 7 Writer of: Poetry |
Hi Lori~
A lovely and sentimental poem rich with festive imagery! Short and very sweet! Happy holidays to you and Peter! Lindi
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