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It's Time for Some REAL Christmas Spirit
by Susan K. de Vegter → (All Poetry by Susan K. de Vegter)
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It's here folks...something to think about when the number 1 shopping day of the year is here the day after Thanksgiving.


Poem Artwork

Its OUR Christmas Spirit


Curls of Chocolate and mistletoe kisses
Mixed box of batteries and Lionel 's to fix it
The tracks that won't stay put ...the coal car falls over
Its the night before Christmas...kids under covers
Santa's new helpers and some are experienced
Taking the time....asking deliverance
Directions all wadded and curses in tow
Breaking a nail...minds fit to blow
Lights from the tree blinking like lashes
While Pop's in a frenzy and Momma's not rational
What in the blazes is going on here
With whispers in voices, some muffled fears
It's Christmas Eve and time to get ready
Time for the"Fat Man" with reindeer all steady
Elves and the parents make sure the delight
For wee ones in PJ's...for red and green lights
For peppermint kisses and wrapping paper
Bows made of foil and all the waxed tapers
For worn out old fingers and misdirections
Nothing's ideal with mixed up perceptions
Afterall folks ,it's Christmas soon
We haven't the time to fret over swoons
The baby's will all love what they get
Then parents will snooze and may break a sweat
Christmas is work and way too commercial
For me and for you, Greg, Todd and Hershel
We'll make all our presents next year... I vow
Then that's more trouble, I think , somehow
Let's give Christmas the meaning that it deserves
Lets give love with peace...NO RESERVE
Lets keep it simple and give from our hearts
Keep God in the picture, don't worry about parts
Let's give away to those that have little
Then never worry about all of this piddle
Let's pray for the world and keep our heads low
Put peace in a box with a shiney new bow
This world's had enough and we've spoiled our kids
But what of the ones who've hit the skids
The children of war with darkened sad sockets
Let's give then some shine for their torn, old, shirt pockets
Let's give them a bed with all clean sheets
The sound of silence and a peaceful sleep
Let's fill their stomach and not throw away
The bounty of love that is Christmas Day
We have it all here and we need to share it
Its what we do best...Its OUR Christmas SPIRIT!



Author: Susan Kathryn de Vegter

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 Reviews of "It's Time for Some REAL Christmas Spirit"
Reviewed by Pierre Ortega
Reviewed on November 25, 2006
This is so beautiful, I'm crying, I mean it. Your talent is overwhelming. Such a great write. Love Pierre.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 25, 2006
There is wise advice in your verses here, Susan. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 23, 2006
wonderfully penned holiday spirit ...

Reviewed on November 23, 2006
Amen

Reviewed by Simon Barreiros (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
Nice reminder of the true spirit of X'mas for those that tend to forget.The North Pole has weapons of mass elation. Hope no one tells Bush, he might misunderstand...Doh!
love you.,..simon

Reviewed by Randall Barfield
Reviewed on November 21, 2006
fun read and provoking of memories gone! for some not for all still who doesn't like Christmas? only the crazies? cheers

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on November 21, 2006
A tad bit early, even for the girl on accelerators, but good advice, nontheless.

Ron

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on November 21, 2006
A wonderful write Susan
very Chrismasy
enjoyed reading must save
as a holiday keeper

Love & Peace
William

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 21, 2006
This is truly a spirited song of what Christmas is and what it could and should be. Wonderful my sweet kind hearted friend. I but wish that you and a mistletoe were close enough to unite with me. All the very best this year Susan from my heart directly to yours sealed with a cyber kiss...XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Fee

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 21, 2006
Let's give away to those that have little
Then never worry about all of this piddle
Let's pray for the world and keep our heads low
Put peace in a box with a shiney new bow

Sounds like a wonderful plan to me, Susan.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on November 21, 2006
That is what Christmas is supposed to be about!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 20, 2006
Humbug, Chrismas spirit, three, I get visted by three of them, every Christmas eve, but Tiny Tim's a grand father now you know..

Yes yes yes one too get us in the honest Christmas spirit..

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on November 20, 2006
That's what Christmas is supposed to be about before they commercialized it.

Reviewed by SaPAth AnANd
Reviewed on November 20, 2006
Susan! what a great spirit for the festive season you've offered here.Lovely poem and picture.Thank you for sharing.

Bom Bhole!
Roshan

Reviewed by Dove JoAnne Cromp (Reader)
Reviewed on November 20, 2006
Thank YOU precious little light Susan..Thank YOU for the reminder that is getting lit up beautifuly... Today was blessed for me...I stood in long lines passing out Christmas cheer today today to people..I saw this one little precious saint, touched me, passing out love for the Savior....That's the one of the many reasons for "THE SEASON"....Love, patience, our beloved Savior, love and so many reasons are now...~~When we are one in spirit we are joined........Love & Peace, Dove


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