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Christmas Magic

The air is full of expectation mystery lurks round every corner the presents passed out bring exhalation none of this possible without your partner Close your eyes, let go and think back to the days of your childhood remember believing in Santa and his sack nowadays whats the likelihood The magical spell of Christmas is surely in the special fragrant smells frankincense assaults me at mass brings memories flooding back in swells The warmth of feelings as friends gather around sitting down to dumplings makes my heart abound written by shadow950 11/23/2013 contest Christmas Magic Dumpling in Scotland we make a fruit dumpling that is around 2 feet wide placed in an unused pillow case and steamed served hot Christmas day and then cold or fried they usually last 8-12 days

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Date: 1/31/2014 1:41:00 PM
Wow...awesome Shadow.....nice win...congratulations.. enjoyed the dumplings..:-) :-)
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Date: 1/15/2014 9:32:00 PM
Oh this sounds fun to look forward to such a big dumpling. My mom was part Scotch. She used to make small fruit dumpling. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 1/14/2014 9:25:00 PM
Beautiful expressions on the Christmas magic and congrats on the fine win, Shadow
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Date: 11/27/2013 4:20:00 PM
A great poem for the Christmas season! This was a very heartwarming and enjoyable poem to read! So well done, Shadow!...Thank you for the wonderful comments on my latest poem. I appreciate it very much!
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Date: 11/27/2013 4:48:00 PM
Hi Kelly credit where it is due. happy you liked this ty Shadow x smile hug
Date: 11/26/2013 6:14:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your Christmas Magic rhyme poem this afternoon. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 11/27/2013 4:47:00 PM
hi AO so nice to see you ty glad you enjoyed it and for your good wishes Shadow x smile hug
Date: 11/24/2013 7:53:00 AM
a wonderful Christmas poem Shadow...best wishes
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Date: 11/24/2013 12:49:00 PM
hi Joseph and ty not too long now Shadow x smile hug
Date: 11/24/2013 7:07:00 AM
Excellent. A beautiful poem with traditional touch. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
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Date: 11/24/2013 1:01:00 PM
hi and ty Ravi glad you enjoyed it Shadow x smile hug
Date: 11/24/2013 2:39:00 AM
Yes, you have truly captured the magic of xmas with this one, Shadow.
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Date: 11/24/2013 1:00:00 PM
hi Andrea and ty so much both for reading and nice comment have a nice evening Shadow x smile hug
Date: 11/23/2013 8:33:00 PM
the dumplings sound yummy...such a magical feel to this piece... thinking back to the santa days always does that... nice write shadow :)
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Date: 11/24/2013 12:59:00 PM
hi Sandra they are. ty for lovely review Shadow x smile hug
Date: 11/23/2013 7:22:00 PM
I never heard of christmas dumplings so i guess you learn something new everyday. sorry my zombies best friend gave you a cold shiver, but thanks for the congrads.
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Date: 11/24/2013 12:58:00 PM
they are wonderful Cherl but you need a very large saucepan takes around 3 hours to cook ty Shadow x smile hug
Date: 11/23/2013 7:30:00 AM
What a wonderful unique tradition. Light & Love
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Date: 11/24/2013 12:50:00 PM
yes Debbie it is lasts through to new years day ty Shadow x smile hug

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