On That Day - Christmas 2009

Like most we wandered and wavered
and fell for the devil's wily ways
But not on that day
On that day all sins were forgiven
Curses dissolved into blessings
Tension melted in the glow of good will
Evil evaporated in the light of truth
Grief fell victim to delight
Death succumbed to life

Sipping on Eggnog spiked with Rum
Hugging our sons and our daughters
Gently scolding wayward grandchildren
Slapping old friends on the back
Bragging and telling tall tales
Laughing hysterically at our lies

On that day there were no missing pieces
On that day the wounded world was healed
On that blessed and blissful day
it all made sense
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 9/15/2016 2:00:00 PM
Congratulations Tim on your win in the contest. A lovely Christmas write. It is amazing how this time of year can change someone's heart. Sharon
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Date: 9/13/2016 11:30:00 PM
TIM, Congratulations on your win. Thank you for supporting one of my contest. Stop by my blog "An Angels Tear" if you'd like. Smiles and Hugs..... LINDA
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Date: 5/8/2015 9:30:00 AM
great lines, wonderful expressions. What better way for this message to flow?
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Date: 5/1/2015 8:11:00 AM
...the wounded world was healed"; what a wonderful thought.,,someday perhaps...hold onto that.
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Date: 4/28/2015 11:18:00 PM
Tim, this is a wonderful feel good poem that well expresses how special it is to turn the negative into positive. I truly enjoyed it. 7
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Date: 4/28/2015 9:41:00 PM
Wonderful descriptive write about those few "perfect" days that we experience with loved ones. Wish all our days were like this...but then, that would be heaven! Great poem, Tim :)
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Date: 4/28/2015 7:44:00 PM
This gives one the warm feelings of love hope, family and friendship.....all the things that we too often set aside, and take for granted, in the troubles of our day. Nicely said, Tim !! Good one!
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