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the gift of light

let not your light be still
wake the neighbors,
place a song of Hope
on their tongues
and an everlasting crown
of Joy upon their heads
let your heart become
a mirror, reflecting Love
outward; a beacon 
without limit
lastly, see to it that
the pantry baskets 
spill over, always,
with the fruit of truth,
the gift of Peace.


Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Rene ~ 2010

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  1. HelenDecember 18, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    How lovely .... Merry Christmas, Rene!

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  2. Casey FreelandDecember 18, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    That's beautiful, but what's a panty basket?

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  3. Brian MillerDecember 18, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    sounds like a lovely blessing to bestow...merry christmas!

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  4. Doris SturmDecember 18, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel ... Jesus is the light of the world - let there be light in our homes and hearts, Hallelujah!

    Merry Christmas to you and yours! May your Christmas be merry and bright!

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  5. Irish GumboDecember 18, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Well, dangit, I can't keep my grump on in the face of that...

    Merry Christmas, Rene, and many blessings upon you yours this holiday season :)

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  6. UnknownDecember 18, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Casey, I wish I could give you some sort of an award for discovering the most hilarious typo fail...ever
    This comment will have to suffice.

    And I am still dying over here...

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  7. Irish GumboDecember 18, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    A panty basket sounds...interesting...to say the least :)

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  8. MarianDecember 19, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    i'm inclined to print this out and recite it before our holiday meal. or hell, every meal.
    i wonder if anyone will notice if i say panty basket?

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  9. UnknownDecember 19, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Marian, these kinds of mistakes forever thwart my chances of ever becoming anything that remotely resembles an adult.

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  10. FireblossomDecember 19, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Aw, same back atcha, gal!

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  11. spiritsoflenaDecember 19, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    excellent holiday poem; love the tone!

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  12. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallDecember 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    sparkling holiday piece.
    Same to you.
    Smiles!

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  13. GretaDecember 19, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Panty basket, pantry basket, you just provided some holiday cheer!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    This warmed me from the inside out... I could feel the love radiating from your words. This was a special one!

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  15. Vodka MomDecember 19, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    i always find comfort when I come here. Thank you.

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  16. MarianDecember 19, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    but seriously?
    i meant it when i said i felt compelled to recite it.
    it's beautiful. xoxof

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  17. BerowneDecember 20, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    We need more pantry baskets like that...

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  18. Ramesh SoodDecember 20, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Oh how I cherished the gifts.. enjoyed this lovely treat..thanks..

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  19. brenda wDecember 20, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful, hopeful post!

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  20. MichaelDecember 20, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    that's a beautiful photo and beautiful sentiment, Rene. wishing you a very warm and joyous Merry Christmas too. thank you for warming my heart many times over this last year with your incredible poems and words. you are a dear blogger freind.

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  21. Fred MillerDecember 20, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Light is truth; truth is light.

    Nice job, Rene.

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  22. Tumblewords:December 20, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    How beautiful this is! May peace and truth be blessings of this season.

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  23. Gemma WisemanDecember 20, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    O such beautiful words! Inspirational!

    May you harvest all the fruits of the season!

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  24. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Nice Thoughts ..
    Take a look on mine ..
    http://ashbeezone.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/love-is/

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  25. Emeniano A Somoza JrDecember 21, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    This is truly touching...

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  26. lynn'sgardenDecember 21, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    Hey Chica!
    Is that the view out your window yonder? Peaceful, calm, and cozy!!!...after LMAO on the typo...lol!

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  27. PearlDecember 21, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    All the best to you and yourn. :-)

    Pearl

    p.s. And how sweet of you to link me! I cherish knowing you.

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  28. Ann ImigDecember 21, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    So beautiful. Warmest wishes to you and yours and esp to your big huge heart.

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  29. faithDecember 21, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    Beautiful! Love the image as well.

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  30. Wayne PitchkoDecember 22, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    ell done indeed....thanks for sharing...and have a wonderful Christmas Rene

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  31. AnonymousDecember 23, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    This poem, set to music would make a charming Christmas carol. It is truly lovely, with or without the errant "r"
    ViV

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  32. AnonymousDecember 23, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Beautiful Rene, the short lines dance off the mind's tongue and really bring the optimism of Christmas out for us all!

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  33. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 23, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    "let your heart become a mirror"- just the most perfect motto for the season and year round. Merry Christmas!

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  34. NeoDecember 23, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    there's that talent with words again,
    Love it...

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  35. ClaudiaDecember 23, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    yep - let the pantry baskets spill over...
    merry christmas to you as well rene

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  36. hedgewitchDecember 23, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Perfect and beautiful, sentiments and substance. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

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  37. MaureenDecember 23, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Reads as a Christmas prayer. Lovely. Happy Holidays.

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  38. moondustwriterDecember 23, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    A happy love filled one for you as well

    hugs from the Moon

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  39. BeachannyDecember 23, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    A magnificent Christmas toast and blessing! The same to you for now and 2011. Gay

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  40. gautami tripathyDecember 24, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    One great poem!

    Merry Christmas to you and you family!! May your muse be always with you.

    dead woman and her wants

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  41. JenDecember 28, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Lovely, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!

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  42. JoanieDecember 29, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    That was lovely, Rene!

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