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Christmas Tree : After 65 Decembers
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From: MSN NicknameTinglyShackleton  (Original Message)Sent: 12/2/2007 10:18 PM
In August,
he smiled at the memory
of 65 Decembers
and promptly stopped shaving.
 
The ruddy complexion,
jovial disposition
and expanded waistline
were already his
by rite of genes,
a penchant for English ale
and a passion for bulked-up curries.
 
Throughout September,
October,
November
and into December,
the beard became luxurious
with the look and texture
of cotton wool,
 
showing every variant
from peppered grey
thru' cumulus white.
 
Flair with a tenon-saw
produced a serviceable sleigh,
 
and a hard-won pension
provided a sack-full of presents,
brand new wellies,
and a funny red suit and hat.
 
Although they wouldn't
keep their antlers on,
two Great Danes
made competent
stand-in reindeer,
 
and his Grandchildren,
who were taller
than Munchkins,
though smaller
than Umpa-Lumpas,
made charming,
mischevious Elves
 
but how to visit
six billion people
in just one night?
 


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     re: After 65 Decembers   MSN NicknameZydha  12/3/2007 12:36 AM
     re: After 65 Decembers   MSN NicknameTinglyShackleton  12/7/2007 9:01 PM