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Sunshine Christmas

Who's that ~ Can't see~ It's Mr Santa Clause~ Dressed in red swim trunks~ Sleight riding overseas ~ Down in the Caribbean ~ Island Reindeer on jet skies~ I'd never believe it~ NO WAY~ Angels on surf boards ~ Baby Jesus in a manger under swaying coconut trees~ OH Star of Bethlehem Shine ~ fishermen gathering nets by seaside~ Dolphins and seagulls sing~ glory hallelujah born the King of Kings~ Little drummer boy plays calypso on a steel-pan ~ Before the Prince of Peace ~ wrapped-up in tender green palms~ Come jump in water~ and be free~ Spend a Sunshine Christmas here with me~ Melt snow away~ let hearts be warm~ Waves of smiles ~ comes rushing to your shore So let me take this opportunity~to wish Merry Christmas to all~ show my gratitude~ your encouragement made me stand tall~ just for that I will openly declare~ HOPE COMES as SUN APPEARS ~ and I'll say... To the Poetess and Poets on Poetry Soup ~ May your days be bright ~ Your pens be filled with ink to write~ May you live in words forever Whether in darkness or in light~ I'll be there with you~ here on the screen~ in the year of our Lord ~2019~ Let there be no doubt~ Poetry's what life's about~ Thank you all for being so kind~~~ God blessed you an eternity~ the day Christ died Have a Sunshine Christmas from Arturo Michael with love~

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Date: 1/3/2019 12:36:00 AM
This is a beautiful gift Arturo. I can identify with the island Christmas. I have to tell you what I saw one year at my church. They had a nativity scene set up and in the back ground along with the wise men overlooking baby Jesus in his manger was none other than feather capped King Kamehameha! Happy New Year my friend! : ) xxoo
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Date: 12/29/2018 3:16:00 PM
What a intricate verse. So many aspects coming together, in your clever Sunshine Christmas. Love the tropical scene, vivid imagery. Such an enjoyable write, Arturo
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Date: 12/26/2018 9:01:00 AM
John Denver flying on jet ski instead of plane. Interesting.
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Date: 12/27/2018 4:33:00 PM
A true country boy JD was...Mountain dew raised him high over rocky mountains...Happy New year to you James
Date: 12/23/2018 1:56:00 AM
it's the 23rd here in my neck of the woods, art...may we celebrate this special holyday with love in our hearts!...beautiful devotional!...huggs
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Date: 12/22/2018 6:30:00 PM
Stopping back with wishes for a Merry Christmas, Arturo! Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 12/22/2018 12:42:00 PM
Have a SunShine Christmas, my dear friend, Arturo...your words can melt away any snow...love & light...and the merriest of holidays my friend...^WW^...{*J*}
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Date: 12/22/2018 12:03:00 PM
Ahh such a wonderful poem this is, I absolutely love the way you have written it and I read it with a big smile on my face. Today is 22 December, so I also wish a merry Christmas and a really happy new year,
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Date: 12/22/2018 12:33:00 PM
Yes, amigo...thank you...All the best my friend...You stuck it out and still writing poems...Great...Will check out some of yours...Merry Christmas
Date: 12/20/2018 10:40:00 AM
Wonderful images, verses and wishful thinking. Greetings of the season Happiness, peace, love and health to you all and all friends of PoetrySoup, of course. Feliz Navidad Y Prospero Anyo Nuevo Felicità, pace, amore e salute a voi tutti BUONE FESTE e FELICE ANNO NUOVO
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Date: 12/13/2018 4:59:00 PM
Having lived in the southern hemisphere for 40 years of my life, and my christmas in the middle of summer, i can relate to this lovely poem of yours Michael, truly a positive and warmhearted poem.
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Date: 12/14/2018 4:59:00 AM
40 years... you are from that part of the equator for sure...I wanted something different...Glad you can appreciate it...All the best harry...
Date: 12/12/2018 7:39:00 PM
That sounds like fun,tropical Christmas. Enjoyed reading...
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Date: 12/13/2018 7:32:00 AM
Hi Eve...Glad you enjoyed it...
Date: 12/11/2018 3:00:00 PM
so are you gonna be taking a tropical vacay for Xmas? I would adore doing these things you describe in your poem!
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Date: 12/11/2018 4:01:00 PM
ha ha ha...I'm Sun man...I know Snow...both NICE...Once activities soothes your soul....this Christmas is hot need to cool down by sea...
Date: 12/10/2018 8:31:00 PM
Merry Christmas, Arturo! I love Christmas in the Caribbean :)
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Date: 12/11/2018 5:05:00 AM
Although hot is open to having fun at anytime...Merry Christmas Kim
Date: 12/10/2018 2:08:00 PM
- Love the Sunshine Christmas, Arturo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/10/2018 5:31:00 PM
Wonderful to hear it coming from Sunshine herself...May you and yours have a Merry Sunshine Christmas...
Date: 12/10/2018 11:30:00 AM
A poem embracing with its warmth the spirit of Christmas dear, Arturo! Be blessed!
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Date: 12/10/2018 5:26:00 PM
Gracias Senor Demetrios...Very nice of you... All the best my friend
Date: 12/10/2018 8:49:00 AM
Arturo, oh what a fun write, and a blessed Christmas to you too ~
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Date: 12/10/2018 11:28:00 AM
Thank you Dear Heart...I call it...a free up....non sticky...All the best to you my friend
Date: 12/9/2018 10:42:00 AM
Hi Arturo, We are at the height of summer in December and everyone disappears down to the coast, queues galore, service poor, sweaty people looking for shade, until the sun at about seven p.m. will fade. Prefer to be at home during this season with family and all our conveniences. Will travel to the coast in March when the weather is a great deal cooler. Arturo my new and wonderful friend, all blessings come your way this and every Christmas to come! Best wishes - Jennifer.
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Date: 12/9/2018 10:58:00 AM
Without a doubt Jennifer...Thank you for being a friend...And a wonderful one you have been too...A big hug...Merry Christmas to you and yours...
Date: 12/9/2018 8:41:00 AM
Lovely poem ARturo..
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Date: 12/9/2018 9:31:00 AM
Thank you SO...All the best...
Date: 12/9/2018 6:01:00 AM
Very heartfelt and humorous write, Arturo. Thank you for being here my good friend. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas...Best Wishes...Charlie
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Date: 12/9/2018 6:54:00 AM
You're most certainly welcome Charlie...So good to know good people...Merry Christmas to you and yours...And thank you again...
Date: 12/9/2018 1:07:00 AM
Excellent my friend. A warmhearted Christmas portrayal. Well penned. Merry Christmas
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Date: 12/9/2018 3:40:00 AM
Merry Christmas Ravi...I am thankful you are here...
Date: 12/8/2018 11:56:00 PM
Loved this, so cute!
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Date: 12/9/2018 3:38:00 AM
Thank you Arthur...Just wanted to say from the bottom of my heart Merry Christmas...may this season bring you more love....and thank you for being here...
Date: 12/8/2018 7:43:00 PM
May our Savior bless you - snow or sand. You are a fine poet and much appreciated. I love to read your work.
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Date: 12/9/2018 3:35:00 AM
Sweet Sherry Asbury...a Merry Christmas to you...Thank you for the positive vibes...could never repay you...your sweetness comes from deep inside...All the best my friend
Date: 12/8/2018 7:34:00 PM
:) Yes, even Santa needs a little Sunshine- after lingering in the North Pole. Frrrrreeeeezzzzzing. Your thoughts take me there, in the warmth of the moment. The beauty of it all. Christmas on an Island. I am there with ya!! I hope you have a Very Merry Christmas Arturo. And, a Happy New Year. Thank you for being here, for being my friend. You are appreciated. ~ Brandy
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Date: 12/9/2018 3:29:00 AM
Dip your feet in the water....let your toes surrender to peace...feel the breeze part your hair as it blows through you...Merry Christmas Brandy...Am always happy to hear from you...All the best in everything you do...
Date: 12/8/2018 6:28:00 PM
Ah, I want to go join Santa on his jet ski, any day baby any day, !!!
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Date: 12/9/2018 3:20:00 AM
Merry Christmas Pixie...All the best for the season...
Date: 12/8/2018 12:34:00 PM
I wish I was there now; I never get my tickets ahead of time, feeling the cat and dog are keeping me here in this winter tundra, cold and un-alive. I so want to do this some day after my grandchildren are a bit older. they still count on a little time with Grandma and Grandpa during their break. Well done, Arturo. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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Date: 12/8/2018 1:01:00 PM
Wow, how lucky are they to have you...Still you need some you time too...Merry Christmas to you and yours...
Date: 12/8/2018 9:46:00 AM
How well you capture Christmas in the islands, Arturo. I could see Santa in his red swim trunks, the surfing angels and a nativity set beneath swaying palms. So many delightful images fill the reader's heart. Thank you for sharing this uplifting holiday poem. Do you live in the Caribbean? You describe it perfectly. I'll toast to you and your poem with a tropical Bahama Mama. Sending wishes for a wonderful Christmas to one of my favorite writers, Carolyn
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Date: 12/8/2018 10:11:00 AM
I'm the real deal gypsy...home has been where I am...joking...but yes, for the Christmas I'm in Trinidad where I grew up...influenced by sea, sand and sun...Calypso and steel pan still fascinates my imagination...Bring out the Bahama Mama...I can imagine the Smiles....
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