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The Ornament

The Ornament A cold December morning, sparkling air so clean We hold a tiny ornament a snowflake crystalline Suspended by a wire, a’ glisten in the light Searching for the perfect tree to hold it ever tight An image so created for all the world to see In winter formed illusion of snowfall majesty Along a trodden pathway a wooden footbridge calls Initials carved the railing neath whispered leaves a’ fall An evergreen does shimmer ‘pon branches flows the breeze Magnificent it beckons among the many trees So chosen for its beauty along the water’s shore To place this silver snowflake to last for evermore A symbol of the season and love to share this scene Affection fills this gesture now swept within a dream For in this forest setting, a little peace to find Does sit within this snowflake to tell the world you’re mine As spring shall bring the roses and summer, days so warm Fall, the vibrant colors come winter we are born And every year that follows, if you accept my hand An ornament the world will see on each tree in the land

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Date: 12/21/2016 2:25:00 PM
"A little peace to find," yet quite a lot of peace brought to us in this poem, Chris. This is the season. : )
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Chris Green
Date: 12/21/2016 2:38:00 PM
Thanks so very much Doug. I am glad you liked this one. It is based on a true event.
Date: 12/21/2016 1:51:00 PM
An ornament to behold...and your beautiful verse...god bless & Merry Christmas...^WW^
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Chris Green
Date: 12/21/2016 2:37:00 PM
Thanks so very much Winger Warrior for your kind words today. Merry Christmas to you too.
Date: 12/20/2016 11:53:00 PM
I picture myself on a bench with my loved one, looking at the beautiful ornament glistening in the winter sun, and see it reflected on all snowy trees around me. Wonderful imagery.
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Chris Green
Date: 12/21/2016 8:40:00 AM
Thanks so much Darren. This is based on something that actually happened. I am thrilled you enjoyed it.
Date: 12/20/2016 7:32:00 PM
A snowflake would be a lovely ornament to put upon a tree..as a token of love...Love the way you gave the seasons to us with all their beauty....A fave.
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Chris Green
Date: 12/21/2016 8:38:00 AM
Thank you so very much my sweet friend. I am happy you enjoyed this one. This is a true story, all the way down to the initials carved on the railing of the old wooden bridge. :)
Date: 12/20/2016 7:29:00 PM
You are a master of short lines which was always my choice of style before Soup, it still holds great appeal to me and brevity well done holds high marks in my mind. Then there is the fact that surely you lived a long time ago and the language you then spoke, you now write. Combine the brevity expertise with your language and magic is written time after spellbinding time. You are the silver snowflake in the forest that is Soup. Breathtaking and I gladly let it be stolen ... CayCay
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Chris Green
Date: 12/21/2016 8:37:00 AM
What a nice thing to say to me, thank CayCay. I truly do appreciate your kindness always. This poem just so you know, is based on something that actually happened several years ago. That snowflake ornament still hangs in the same tree. :)
Date: 12/20/2016 6:52:00 PM
Such a lovely write! 7+
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Chris Green
Date: 12/21/2016 8:34:00 AM
Thank you so much Kim.
Date: 12/20/2016 5:37:00 PM
I love this Chris. So comforting, just so nice :)
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Chris Green
Date: 12/21/2016 8:34:00 AM
Thank you so very much my sweet friend.

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