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A Christmas gift to the AD Family
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I want to share this poem of my grandfather's, as it gives a wish better that I can for all of you.
Best wishes.
John

CHRISTMAS ENCHANTMENT

The Christmas minstrel sings of merriment,
Candles at windows and the scent of pine,
Of cheer and feasting, comfort and content,
Tinsel and wreaths, a roasted fowl and wine,
Of warmth and crackling where the Yule log glows –
But there is more in Christmas than he knows:

A quiet ecstasy, a nameless thrill,
A glimpse beyond experience, a gleam
Of that fulfillment that eludes each dream;
Mysterious enchantment, deep and still...

An exaltation kindred to the light
Seen through cathedral windows, the bouquet
Of Benedictine; kindred to the white,
Slim contour of a lily, and away
O’re starlit snows the echo of a chime –
May these be yours at Christmas and all time!

L.W. Bidwell

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 Reviews of "A Christmas gift to the AD Family"
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 25, 2003
This truly is a gift John, one you must be extremely proud of and deservedly so!Thank you for sharing, and may your Christmas and New Year be all you desire!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on December 25, 2003
Most beautiful poem John!!

Thanks for sharing this gift!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on December 25, 2003
A beauty for Christmas. The apple falls not far from the tree once removed.
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on December 25, 2003
Beautifullll
Merry Christmas to you and yours, my friend

Huggs,
*Linda*

Reviewed by Tami Ryan
Reviewed on December 25, 2003
Breathlessly beautiful, John. (Thanks, Grandfather!)

A most joyous season to you and yours,
Tami

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap
Reviewed on December 25, 2003
This is extremely nice. Why would he spoil it with an archaism which is totally unnecessary and incorrect as well? ( O're) You can say over there and it won't change anything. It is a lovely poem, nonetheless.


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