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Poor Man's Christmas
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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The Real Reason for the Season is not found in holiday trappings. =]

... He kept it simple.

Image (c) 12/6/2008, Karla Dorman


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... no tree this year.  Not much room,
for the love filling these four walls full
to bursting.  If the scent of Christmas
is missed, a bit of Evergreen sprayed
into the air makes it smell like pine.
 
There are no presents to unwrap:  we
celebrate the holidays year 'round. 
No messes to clean up:  we decorate
with cards, hanging our friends from
the walls:  a constant reminder when

we see them smiling down on us ...
some would say we're having a poor
man's Christmas.  Not so:  received
the first Gift given by a loving Father:
He didn't stress out.  He kept it simple. 

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (12/13)

 


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 Reviews of "Poor Man's Christmas"
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on December 16, 2008
Same here, Karla. I haven't had a tree in years. I have a 3-month-old puppy this year. Boy, would he kill it! My hubby & I only get gifts for my sister's kids. Kids deserve the thrill. Keeps their dreams alive. Great poem.
Sheila

Reviewed by Juliet Waldron
Reviewed on December 16, 2008
Amen! ((()))

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh
Reviewed on December 16, 2008
Love is the greatest!!!

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on December 15, 2008
Love... the first gift of Christmas...
Cryssa

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 15, 2008
The way it was meant to be, sadly humanity can't help but to be ostentacious...Excellent Karla...

Eileen

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on December 15, 2008
"Simply" beautiful, Karla.

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
...beautiful write Karla...and the beauty of simplicity perhaps found among many this year...will come to know the true meaning of Christmas.
John

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
simplicity in life
is all he asked
Love & peace be with you

William

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
When you look at Karen..you see your life long present!
Humble and loving this season of his birth. AMEN!
CarolHawks

Reviewed on December 14, 2008
We are having a simple Christmas ourselves this year, and that adds more to the meaning of it
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed by Linda Law
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Even in the midst of hard times...this is how it should be. lindalaw

Reviewed by Sara Coslett
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
I think you've got the Christmas spirit right Karla. Presents are a waste of money. Better to give and receive love. ~ Sara

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
A beautiful way to spend the holidays...simply
peace and love, Carole~

Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Karla~!

You keep on giving through your heart and your work - blessings my friend!!


LOve & Hugs,

Lance

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
the love that was given to us on that first Christmas long ago, is the only gift any of us need -- for it was and is,the greatest gift ever given -- I love the photo -- peace and love to you my friend -- JMW

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Karla, your room overflows with the generosity of your
incredible spirit. -gene.

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Amen! How did we go so far astray? Celebration of the season, not "calamity if sales aren't four percent higher than last year."
Love and {{{{hugs}}}},
Leland

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Great!! I personally think more Christmas's should be spent in that manner, not because they "have" to, but because they "want" to . . . I have never (except when I was very young) thought Christmas should be about how many beautiful presents we can give each other, but a refirmation of love for our fellow man and ourselves and Jesus Christ . . . I wish you and Karen a joyous Christmas Day and a much better coming year . . .

Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Hello Karla,

Simply true...yet beautiful poem. Christmas is joyful for us all, we have you and all here at AD - that makes us all wealthy in love and care. Merry Christmas to your family!!!!
Cynthia

Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Question: What is the one who is supposed to be celebrated getting as a gift?

Wise ponderings.

I salute You, Poet.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Hey Twins! no Xmas will be empty, never ever, when it comes to you two, which are surrounded all year around by God from one side and Dad by the other to give you comfort and love and warmth.
And don't forget all the friends in AD!

Georg


Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Simplicity Rings Beauty..let it ring!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
I think Simple is always Good.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
You are so right and your rooms will be overflowing with love from all your friends on the den including me.

fee

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Sounds wonderful Karla and Karen, you are our presents for Christmas. Love and hugs, Bonnie

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
This sounds like the richest Christmas ever, perfect in every way. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs are on the way, Rose

Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Beautiful write, Karla, and besides having Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, I got you as a Christmas present; you're my present, and every day I am reminded how blessed I truly am! We are richer than a lot of people; we have each other! And we have the Saving Grace of Christ, who lives in us! Beautiful reminder, and thanks for sharing! Very well written/illustrated; brava!

May you have the MERRIEST of CHRISTmases EVER!! God bless you!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D X0X0X0X0X0

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on December 14, 2008
Said so very well Karla. A poor man's Christmas is the one where the spirit is gone. Other than that, we are blessed to be rich in the Lord's gifts.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on December 13, 2008
Nice...e & R


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