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Celebrations

That time of year is getting near
When joy is shared by all those friends
Who work with you or play with you
From year's beginning to its end

My dream is for that peace and joy
To spread through the world we know
Overcome all the conflicts and fights
Let  love and courtesy show

Then the spirit we often talk about
Peace and goodwill to all
Will really have an impact
Contentment for us all

A contest entry

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  • Bean Sidhe silver member
    December 16, 2008

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    What a lovely view of a commercialized mess! The beauty of Christmas is what the holiday represents and NOT the almighty dollar, contrary to what mass media exploits. Thank you for your positive message. Good luck in the contest!


    • rbruce gold member
      December 16, 2008
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      It is really a great shame that the commercial interests have turned a time of peace and friendship into a frenzied spending spree. Many thanks for your comment and support.


  • Cynewulf
    December 5, 2008

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    I agree with your optimistic view. I should learn to be less cynical I think. This flows beautifully as all of your work does. You have influenced me to be more fluid & poetic with much of my work. You are right, if it doesn't flow well it may as well be prose. But therein lies the problem for us poets....are we trapped by the language we use ... or do we utilise the language to our own advantage? Answers on a postcard to 'Poets Anonymous' anytime in the next decade... LOL


    • rbruce gold member
      December 5, 2008
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      Us poets are trapped by the language we use, yet we are also able to utilise that same language to our own advantage. It takes a little more effort to choose the right words to convey a poets feelings accurately but it can be done. I envy those who still speak a colourful musical language.
      I really appreciate your comments, my friend, they are always worthwhile. Optimism is an indulgence, but the societry in which we live will not be harmed by it.


  • condor gold member
    December 5, 2008

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    Great write, Bob. This is truly something we should all be wishing for. It would be great to wake up one morning and find the world in peace...not pieces. Great flow and rhythm here and a message that needs to be spread.


    • rbruce gold member
      December 5, 2008
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      The commercialisation of Xmas detracts from the real message of peace, friendship and co-operation. Shame we can't keep that happy friendly atmosphere all year long.
      Many thanks for your always supportive comments.


  • arafura gold member
    December 4, 2008
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    Great work mate! A true blue wish for all.


    • rbruce gold member
      December 4, 2008
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      At any given time since the beginning of WW2 there has been a war of some sort going on in the world. It would be lovely to have lots of peace for a change. I dream of peace for every one. thanks for commenting, my friend.


  • Susan John Francis
    December 4, 2008

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    The page goes well with the season and the mood ... This is what we all want peace and good will for all... Lovely write here......

    Bunnies for joy .....


    • rbruce gold member
      December 4, 2008
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      Thank you. i have lived most of my life in a world where wars and conflicts are everyday occurences, it would be so nice to leave my world with peace in charge. A dream I have.

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