These Days

Like most we wandered and wavered
and fell for the Devil's wily ways
But not on these days
On these days 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 these days there were no missing pieces
On these days the wounded world was healed
On these blessed and blissful days
it all made sense...

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - 2009


*This is re-titled, edited and extended version of a previous post adapted for the 'Days' contest sponsored by Thomas Martin
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May 3, 2015 at 9:28 PM
Tim, Congrats on your awesome win. Forever ~SKAT~
A  Avatar
February 1, 2015 at 3:58 PM
TIM, Awesome WIN.... CONGRATS luv ~ SKAT ~
Allison Avatar
February 1, 2015 at 3:09 PM
great uplifting write Tim - many congrats :-) Hugs jan xxx
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February 1, 2015 at 3:33 AM
A wonderful poem Tim. Blessings. Congrats on win>love rajat
Kendrick Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 3:29 PM
Great winning spiritually based work..Congrats..!!! : > ) Sara
Roper Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 3:10 PM
Tim, congratulations on this beautiful spiritual write. 7 Eve
Mehta Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 7:12 AM
Congrats on the win with is lovely poem,
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January 31, 2015 at 2:04 AM
Hello Tim, today you are a 1st place winner. Highly favored this poem is. I congratulate you and be glad in it! Verlena
Guzzi Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Congrad's on your win cher!
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December 12, 2013 at 6:15 AM
Congratulations Tim xx
Mehta Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 11:46 PM
Congrats on the win, Tim
A   Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 11:10 PM
nice win, Tim...pd
Liwayway Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Congratulations on your win friend Tim :) cheers!!! :)
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December 8, 2012 at 6:48 AM
congrats Tim on a magnificent write and win for fond memories luv ..
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December 8, 2012 at 5:50 AM
Big Congratulations Tim , love this xx
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 10:47 PM
I SURE remember this one. So profound. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Ober Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Wonderful write, Tim! I love this optimistic perspective. I especially love the line "curses dissolved into blessings." Congrats on an awesome win!
A   Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Tim,,, another wonderful win..pd
Guzzi Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 6:34 PM
So uplifting and so true the best thing about the Christmas season is the extention of peace and forgiveness if only for a short while. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 1:55 PM
a very interesting one and very different too! I can't think which contest it would be meant for. It should do really well though. GREAT poem.
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