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- A Most Irish Fairy Tale – Merry Christmas to All It’s not just Santa Claus who we meet in the very cold of December; There is “Carolina,” and she’s the beauty of a winter picture perfect With luscious long, coal black curly hair far down on her back, and As a true fairy princess, Carolina is quite beautiful with such bright Blue eyes and that certain incandescent glow for all to see and Dressed in a sparkling white robe made of angelic content with A glossy coat so radiant and sprinkled with pearls and diamonds. Out of the woods she walks so quietly in the night’s fresh snow With a glimpse of two deer and a fox on hunt walking carefully, Carolina hopes the deer will walk around with an angelic guard; The secret is that beautiful Carolina speaks the animals’ languages And this is an enchanted reality known only to the forest animals; The birds play in all their splendor so fine without sorrow and they Fly while Carolina—the “Fairy Maiden of this Enchanted Forest,” Keeps watch carefully on the evening horizon while the snow falls Now apace in the hope and wish for such a marvelous and majestic Christmas—while in the distance the ground is now frozen frosted Hard and like shining and sprinkling silver in the mist until the very “Rays of Enraptured Sunlight” break in the morning mist—this most Wondrous image is at once so divine and fabulous to behold and Cherish as the annual “Spirit of Christmas” now comes alive again. The Reindeer come alive and begin dancing joyfully together and Create such a melodic sound almost like bells ringing aloud— And then all of the Reindeer are here in their resplendent glory: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, And Rudolph, with his “Red Nose” so beautiful, and oh so bright— And the sounds the Reindeer make stay in the minds of the little Children—just like sweet-sounding little voices wonderful so in Dreams singing such celestial tunes while a bright light appears So magically on the horizon while planes from all over the world Begin landing with such precious cargo like loads of neatly written Letters from good little children—and with this joyous occurrence Santa Claus begins calling his elfin troops into quick action while The “Leprechauns” do the heavy work as they are much tougher But all the while the “Old Fighting Irish” in them reflects a softer Side while the Leprechauns drink a drop or two or three of some Fine old fiery Irish dew to keep them both warm and smiling like The very wee Little Devil in them—so mischievous and all—but So content and happy to be part of such a delightful moment of both memories and joy for “The Little Children of the World.” The Leprechauns do all the heavy work Merry Christmas to All!! Anne-Lise Andresen, Liam McDaid and Gary Bateman – A Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved (December 9, 2014) (Free Verse)

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Date: 3/23/2015 8:22:00 PM
So glad to have read your verse this evening keep up the good work! Made me smile. Light & Love
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/24/2015 2:48:00 AM
- Debbie, thanks for visiting and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/21/2014 11:32:00 PM
very nicely done by the tree of you :) Merry Christmas wishes for you my long distance friend ! ox ox
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/22/2014 3:39:00 AM
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, dear Debbie :) - thanks for the lovely visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/19/2014 9:39:00 AM
Enjoyed the great effort from the three of you. Thnx for the greetings. I too wish u and ur family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.xoxo.Jag
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/19/2014 11:38:00 AM
- I'm sooo glad you enjoy our Christmas poem,Jag - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year :) - thanks for the lovely visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/16/2014 11:29:00 AM
This is really an awesome collaboration Christmas fairy tale poem by three great poets! Kudos to you all my dear friend, Anne Lise! I extremely enjoyed the read. Thank you so much for sharing. Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your loved ones all the best this season. love lots and biggest hug, Leonora
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/16/2014 11:49:00 AM
- Thank you my dear friend Leonora - Nice that you enjoyed our "fairy tale" - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/13/2014 4:40:00 PM
Congratulations on all three of you writing this fun and totally entertaining story.
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/14/2014 4:20:00 AM
- I'm sooo glad you enjoy our Christmas poem,Brenda - thanks for the lovely visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/13/2014 12:23:00 PM
Nice collaborated poem by you three. Merry Christmas to all. Enjoyed it. love phyl
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/13/2014 1:36:00 PM
- To : You Phyllis .......... From: Liam, Gary and me - Thank you for the lovely visit and comments - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/12/2014 9:24:00 AM
This was so enjoyable to read this morning. Merry Christmas to you, Liam and Gary. Well done.
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/13/2014 4:30:00 AM
- I'm sooo glad you enjoy our Christmas poem, dear Monterey :) - thanks for the lovely visit :) - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/12/2014 8:59:00 AM
Excellent picture on Happy Christmas. Loved all the images beautifully adorned. Loved always, my lovely lovely friend,bl
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/12/2014 9:19:00 AM
- I'm sooo glad you enjoy our Christmas poem,Bl :) - thanks for the lovely visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/12/2014 4:40:00 AM
A triple collaboration..Way to go..Merry Christmas to all..Thanks for dropping by..Sara
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/12/2014 7:47:00 AM
-Thanks for dropping by, Sara - hope you enjoyed our Christmas poem :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/11/2014 2:49:00 PM
This such a wonderfu tale fitting for the season Anne Lise, I hope and pray yo and your family are blessed this season with good health and prosperity. Thank you so much for supporting me through out this year, your kind thoughts are well appreciated. Blessings Carl
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/11/2014 2:56:00 PM
- To : You Carl .......... From: Liam, Gary and me - Thank you for the lovely visit and comments - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/11/2014 2:07:00 AM
Excellent. An amazing story of the Christmas. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2015 for you dearest Anne
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/11/2014 3:56:00 AM
- To : You Ravi .......... From: Liam, Gary and me - Thank you for the lovely visit and comments - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 8:56:00 PM
A wonderful Christmas story Anne....very good collaboration...Merry Christmas ...
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/11/2014 3:55:00 AM
- To : You Joseph .......... From: Liam, Gary and me - Thank you for the lovely visit and comments - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 3:45:00 PM
You three must have had so much fun writing this lovely tale, Sunshine! :) Mr Claus deserves that hot chocolate after all his hard work. :) And a Merry Christmas to you all!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/11/2014 3:55:00 AM
- To : You Eileen .......... From: Liam, Gary and me - Thank you for the lovely visit and comments - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 12:13:00 PM
a fantastic story told as a lovely poem Anne Lise this is excellent hugs 7
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/10/2014 12:15:00 PM
- To : You Shadow .......... From: Liam, Gary and me - Thank you for the lovely visit and comments - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 11:20:00 AM
What a lovely and entertaining poem in the Christmas spirit! When I read the word Irish in the title I knew that Liam had something to do with it, and I was not wrong! Well done all three of you. This is a triple delight. // Love your festive avatar, Anne Lise! May all three collabs have a most joyous Christmas! // paul
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/10/2014 11:57:00 AM
- To : You Paul .......... From: Liam, Gary and me - Thank you for the lovely visit and comments - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 10:37:00 AM
Great Christmas write... Merry Christmas!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/10/2014 11:57:00 AM
- To : You Carol .......... From: Liam, Gary and me - Thank you for the lovely visit and comments - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 9:37:00 AM
What a delightful read Anne, Full of wonder and delightful imagery really enjoyed the read have a lovely Xmas. Best wishes Kevin
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/10/2014 11:56:00 AM
- To : You Kevin .......... From: Liam, Gary and me - Thank you for the lovely visit and comments - Merry Christmas :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 9:00:00 AM
A magical collaboration from three Christmas angels spreading holiday cheer! I enjoyed the spirited write!! Hugs to all, Rhonda
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/10/2014 9:04:00 AM
- I'm sooo glad you enjoy our Christmas poem,Rhonda - thanks for the lovely visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 7:45:00 AM
This is quite the tale by three talented poets.
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/10/2014 8:06:00 AM
- Thank you my friend Richard - Nice that you enjoyed our "fairy tale" - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 7:43:00 AM
You three very creative poets get a solid 7 from me. A very fine poem to read this morn. My wife just read it and says you guys should get a 10+! Bravoooooo!!!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/10/2014 8:05:00 AM
- So nice that you share it with your sweet wife,Robert - Thanks for visiting both :) - Glad you enjoy it - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/10/2014 3:11:00 AM
what a triple treat that delights me like no other... cheers to you anne ,liam, and dave.. huggs
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/10/2014 3:16:00 AM
.... No Dave .... but Gary :) - Thank you my friend Nette ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/9/2014 6:58:00 PM
A fabulous write from a marvelous trio...cheers
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/10/2014 3:14:00 AM
- Thank you my friend Tim - Nice that you enjoyed our "fairy tale" - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/9/2014 2:44:00 PM
An amazing and captivating story full of the Christmas spirit with not only Santa but the rest of the company be it human or not. Faboulous narrative that mounts anticipation for the upcoming Christmas. Excellent work and a seven from me my dear friend, Anne Lise!
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Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 12/9/2014 6:33:00 PM
How silly of me not to congratulate our dear friends, Gary and Liam, Liam and Gary for their fine contribution! Merry Christmas to all of you!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/9/2014 3:19:00 PM
- I'm sooo glad you enjoy our Christmas poem,my friend Demetrios - thanks for the lovely visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/9/2014 1:46:00 PM
Anne Lise this is great fun and very original, I like it...I hope you, Arild and family have a very Peaceful Happy Christmas....
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/9/2014 2:02:00 PM
- Nice to see you, David - Thanks for visiting and Christmas greetings to Arild and me :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 12/9/2014 12:49:00 PM
it doesn't get better than this!! Nicely done by three masters . . . a story filled with laughter and merriment -- just want is needed in this special time of celebration. I enjoyed this immensely -- you all rock!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/9/2014 12:58:00 PM
- David, I'm sooo glad you enjoy our Christmas poem - thanks for the lovely visit :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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