A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-12-06....Christmas Music

I look forward to seeing you later. Thanks Luv :)
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!

41 posted on 12/12/2006 6:01:43 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Great! I hope I have a good version of the song Mrs. Mayor likes. :)

42 posted on 12/12/2006 6:02:15 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: GodBlessUSA; SoldierDad; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; Mrs.Nooseman; ...

A Different Christmas Poem

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.

Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.

My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,
Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.

My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.
Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.

A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,
"Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"

For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.
To the window that danced with a warm fire's light.
Then he said, "Its really all right, I'm out here every night."

"It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.
No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.

My Gramps died at 'Pearl on a day in December,'
Then he sighed, 'That's a Christmas Gram I'll always remember.'
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of 'Nam',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.

I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue... an American flag.

I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.
I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.

I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother.
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."

"So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."
"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
"Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?

It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son."
Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
"Just tell us you love us, and never forget.

To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.

A prayer over our casket as they lay us to rest.
Or, as you pass in life say, "Thanks! You did your best."
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."

Author Unknown

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!

43 posted on 12/12/2006 6:05:07 AM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

I just had to post this before leaving this morning. See you later.

Hope it's not too big! :D

44 posted on 12/12/2006 6:06:13 AM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

Good Morning Stopem :)
I'm hope to see It's A Wonderful Life this weekend. I always wrap presents while watching each year.

45 posted on 12/12/2006 6:08:42 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

You created such a gorgeous, special table. Thanks so much for posting this!!

46 posted on 12/12/2006 6:09:44 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

You're welcome. Thanks for giving it a place to be shown. You did a wonderful job on your thread, GB. (((hugs)))

47 posted on 12/12/2006 6:11:18 AM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Good morning and (((HUGS))) Mrs. N

Finished Christmas shopping?

48 posted on 12/12/2006 6:11:28 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops during the Holidays.)

Good morning, Luvy

Beautiful!

You know, looking at the look on his face makes me think of how many of those young men and women come through the doors of an airport looking to see who is there to welcome them home. God, I wish I could be there so no one came away disappointed!

49 posted on 12/12/2006 6:16:11 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops during the Holidays.)

I haven't even started my shopping yet.

50 posted on 12/12/2006 6:17:56 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)

Thank you! This is really nice.
I like that "Little Drummer Boy" duet with Crosby and Bowie, though it's better to see the video, for the parts where the two of them interact with each other before they start singing.

51 posted on 12/12/2006 6:17:59 AM PST by Chewie84

Morning LUV.{{HUGS}}

52 posted on 12/12/2006 6:18:35 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)

Good Morning Chewie84 :)
This song has always been a favorite. I'm going to see if I can find the video clip. It will be fun to watch. I'll ping you, if I can find it.

53 posted on 12/12/2006 6:21:27 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

I wish you didn't have to go.

A very special poem presented so beautifully. I'm so happy you posted this.

54 posted on 12/12/2006 6:22:25 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

***GASP***

You haven't? LOL

You have less than two weeks.

55 posted on 12/12/2006 6:24:54 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops during the Holidays.)

To: Chewie84; All

Great Idea. Look how young David Bowie is. Thanks Chewie. Here you go :)
Video ~ Bing Crosby & David Bowie ~ The Little Drummer Boy ~ Peace On Earth

56 posted on 12/12/2006 6:26:28 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Well my kids don't want any thing and it is kind of hard to figure out something to get them.

57 posted on 12/12/2006 6:29:25 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)

I really miss Bing Crosby.

58 posted on 12/12/2006 6:31:21 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

I love their version of the Little Drummer Boy!

59 posted on 12/12/2006 6:35:24 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops during the Holidays.)

This is beautiful GBUSA. Am enjoying your classical rendition of 'Unto Us A Child Is Born' and see a few songs that I suggested in your list that will be played when I return later today...

60 posted on 12/12/2006 6:51:32 AM PST by Aquamarine

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