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MISTLETOE

Writers Atmosphere/Mood posted on Dec 28, 2008
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The 17th to the 27th December marked the time my son was in Intensive Care following a [fatal] dose of my ex-wife's medication. This was the year [7th] when the days coincided with the dates, which somehow made it harder to bear than in recent years. Still, even amidst the misery, life often contrives to provide a light-hearted moment or two ... ... They were waiting: they knew my routine well - first a visit to the Newsagent's for my morning papers then to the Bakery next door for my small loaf [cut thick sliced] and a bacon barm-cake. The bakery girls [though that might be stretching the term a little] stood in a line near the counter exit, their eyes fixed on a spot in the ceiling just above my head. Mistletoe! "Gotcha!" grinned Brenda, slapping a vigourous kiss on my lips and half squeezing the life out of me. Janey was next with a prim shy peck on the lips and a pat on the back such as you'd give to a small child. Melanie completed the rout with a full-on long lasting sloppy smacker - more for the benefit of cheers from the small but enthusiastic queue of customers than for me I'm sure. This is usually the way with mistletoe kisses - an expression of affection, a traditional marking of the occasion, or a simple bit of honest harmless fun. Usually ... but not always. MISTLETOE Once virgin white, the berries blush pretty-girl pink encrimsoned by the Yule-tide fire First a chaste and friendly kiss, pressed a slick second longer in a soft caress provokes a flick of tongue to lick the joining of her lips: 'friendly' has fled, chased - replaced by passion; whose entwined tongue and lips conjoin, conspire and conjure but a single word ... ... desire

Comments (19)


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lucyjo

1:26PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

Beautiful Mike! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Lucy

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Meglaurel

1:36PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

music, wonderful

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STEVIEUKWONDER

2:37PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

I know this is a painful time for you Mike and I cannot say how I would react personally, if, heaven forbid, the same thing happened to me. Suffice to say, I hope the sadness went away for a little while at least, when those well meaning ladies made a fuss of you. Have a happy, healthy New Year Sir with a modicum of contentment to help you cope, when things go against you. sincerely, Steve ;o)

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helanker

3:01PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

Yes it is beautiful and so sad too.

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novelist

3:59PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

Gorgeous poem, and my heart goes out to you for your loss. I'm so glad the mistletoe was watching over you.

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amota99517

5:05PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

I'm so glad that there was a ray of light in this time for you. Your poem was wonderful and the story so heart felt and touching. I can almost see it all happen. I wish you joy in the coming year.

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heartnsoul

5:20PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

I never having been kissed under the mistletoe, would have held it over your head for hours! A beautiful poem my dear friend. One that touches the deepest recesses of one's heart as only you can do.

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auntietk

6:56PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

Ahhh, those bakery girls are after you because you're such a cutie! ;) It's good to read your work again. An evocative poem, beautifully written. I hope your season of grief was a rich experience, with more depth than pain. Take good care, my friend.

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kansas

10:42PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

So nice to read your poetry again. This one makes me smile and think of times past.

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leanndra

11:08PM | Sun, 28 December 2008

I am so sorry for your sadness. Words fail to express the depth. So sweet the bakery girls. Glad you got a few smacks. Lovely, lovely prose. A sweet image too.

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beachzz

12:07AM | Mon, 29 December 2008

So many feelings here. I have never known grief and sadness such as you describe; may you somehow find relief. I do, however know about kissing, and I love both your bakery girls and your poem. They tell such different stories, and I've been to both places.

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miashadows

3:02AM | Mon, 29 December 2008

I was for a moment carried away.Wonderful work.

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RodolfoCiminelli

7:23AM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Wonderful realization my friend.....!!!!

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TallPockets

1:35PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

GRINS @ Meico/Mike! .... Methinks Brenda, Janey & Melanie were the better off! WINK. (T.P. has his mistletoe waiting for one Miss Halle Berry - It COULD happen! - GRINS). On a more serious note: I know how difficult this time period is for you, my friend. REMEMBER the GOOD times. I lost a brother at age six. My late father then told us, "Be THANKFUL you had him for SIX years instead of NONE". My BEST to you and yours, KIND soul .... ALWAYS .... TallPockets/brian.

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amirapsp

2:52AM | Tue, 30 December 2008

Just gorgeous!!! Happy Holidays and 2009 to u too sweety. Hugs

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romanceworks

5:33PM | Tue, 30 December 2008

Yes, it's true, an unexpected kiss can sweep away sadness for a few sweet moments, and even the memory lingers and brings a smile. So glad those ladies gave you a smile, Mike. Hope your New Year has more kisses and smiles for you. CC

Wolfspirit

12:09AM | Wed, 31 December 2008

Kisses are good..."KISSES and HUGS" Smiles, and cheers, my best to you and yours Mike. I love the mistletoe and your story of the kissing ladies as the poem brought up a lot of wonderful memories, thank you.

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Meisiekind

6:22AM | Fri, 02 January 2009

I have been thinking about you during this time... Lovely memories of the mistletoe kisses and the poem, as always, deeply touching! Wonderful work dear friend!!! Wishing the a glorious and healthy 2009! Hugs, :)

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dhanco

5:03PM | Mon, 07 December 2009

Where are you, Mike? If anyone knows, please post. deanna


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