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The Essence of Christmas
Mother
cruised the Christmas shelves
Tight-packed with expensive toys.
Every conceivable gift was there
For hopeful girls and boys.
A large
selection of dolls sat proud
Each face begging procurement.
She fingered tags, compared the costs,
And resisted their allurement.
Across the
shelf my mom progressed
From exotic to the lowly.
Periodically her purse was opened
And contents counted slowly.
Finally a
simple doll was chosen,
Her finger caressed it slow.
Last Christmas’ paper wrapped it up
Secured with last year’s bow.
The
present joined the other two
Beneath our table-tree.
One was Dad’s and one was Mom’s,
The third was meant for me.
My lovely
Jenny helped me contend
With life’s adversities
We shared sad times and the good,
The treasured memories.
Irrevocably time continued
And removed my family.
Jenny still smiles from my bedroom shelf
And beams their love at me.
© J. Graham Ducker
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J.
Graham Ducker,
Poet & Author |
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Graham
Ducker is looking
forward to two
exciting events in the New Year. His poetry book,
Observations Of Mind And Heart,
published by Hidden Brook Press, will be released in January 2007.
As a member of the Canada Cuba Literary Alliance (C.C.L.A.) the
release will coincide with his trip to Cuba where he has been
invited to join a poetry excursion and read at various functions and
workshops. His wife Stella, who is also a member
and the Editor of their online C.C.L.A. Travel Photo Gallery, will
be joining the delegation.
www.grahamducker.com
www.canadacubaliteraryalliance.org
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Short Stories Writers / Readers!!
We’d Love to Hear From YOU!
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We are
contemplating starting a short story reading / sharing group if
enough interest
is shown. (Durham Region)
That means, listeners are also wanted and welcomed.
Send an e-mail with a brief bio and also if you have any published
material or not.
Answer the following questions as it would help us set things up.
What day would be
best?
Afternoons or
evenings?
What days are
‘absolutely out’?
If you
have any other questions, please include them and e-mail
stellacd@federationofpoets.com —subject line :
short stories.
Thanks!
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The Stellar Showcase Journal
accepts
ongoing
submissions for poetry,
short stories, articles on poetry & writing.
For further info e-mail
Editor@stellarshowcasejournal.com
or Phone: 905-721-2232
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