This is lovely and apt, Sally. I have tinkerd a bit with tenses and a bit of
wording to keep the metre.Absolute minimum though. Arthur----- Original
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From: "Sally James" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 2:08 PM
Subject: Green Christmas
Green Christmas
I'm dreaming of a green Christmas
just like the ones I used to know
when there was [no] packing
or any wrapping
and real firelight used to glow.
I'm dreaming of a green Christmas
with every card I never write
when there was [no] litter
only stars to glitter
to brighten up the winter night.
I'm dreaming of a green Christmas
when love [is] all we need to know
when [there's] joy and laughter
[for ]ever after
and all our thoughts [are ]pure as snow.
I'm dreaming of a green Christmas
when the only bauble [is] the moon
now our tear drops glisten
as we strain to listen
to {Earth's rhythms] played in tune.
So may your days be many and green
and may no more plastic bags be seen.
sally james
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