Hearth and Mantle

Having been raised the wild
always felt awkward when asked
to praise traditions unknown.
Like my red stockings?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
written by Nancy Jones
for contest called Christmas Stockings Tribute
on December the eighth or ninth
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Russell's "Christmas Stocking Tribute" contest Nancy. Love, Carol
Susan Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 10:40 AM
you are such a rebel :P fishnet?
Jones Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 1:15 PM
;)
Maverick Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Well i liked this "wild card write" pleasure to read you Nancy..)
Horsman Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 8:33 AM
can relate to this, love your title also. harry
Brown Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Nancy. Wishing you a beautiful weekend full of love and joy. Love, Carol
Lane Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 5:50 AM
I do.
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