Saturday, December 17, 2011

Horrible Poetry & Holiday Wishes


'Twas the week before Christmas
when all through the house
Electronics were humming
especially my mouse

The stockings were hung
by the chimney with care
Revisions were flowing
as I typed with flair

Lights were not hung
and cards were not sent
But my muse had returned
from wherever she went

My children, I heard them
and all of their chatter
I stopped my revisions
to show kids they matter

The work will still be here
when school brings displeasure
But holiday memories
are something we treaure

So I'm closing my laptop
and paying attention
To prayers and laughter
and food, might I mention

I wish you an abundance
of holiday cheer
When the new year arrives
I'll see you back here

Writer friends, this was my lame way of letting you know I'll be taking a short blogging break while my kids are home for Christmas vacation.

But I can't let this year end without telling you how thankful I am that we're in each other's lives. You're an amazing group of people, and it's so fun to share this crazy journey together.

I wish each of you a happy holiday season, and I'll see you in the New Year!

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44 comments:

  1. KatOwens: Insect CollectorDecember 17, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Lame? Are you kidding-- this is fantastic. Much better than any poetry I could write! Enjoy your holiday, your kids, and the blog break.

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  2. B.E. SandersonDecember 17, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Happy Holidays to you and yours, Julie. Enjoy your break and your family. See you in 2012! =oD

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  3. Nancy ThompsonDecember 17, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Oh no! Not lame at all! Have a wonderful holiday with your family!

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  4. UnknownDecember 17, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love the way you brought the poem up to date, really great!

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  5. Julie MusilDecember 17, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Thanks, guys! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday! And I'll still be sneaking around here and there :D

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  6. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 17, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy your family!!

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  7. Lisa Gail GreenDecember 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What an awesome poem!!! Have a WONDERFUL holiday. Spend quality time with those amazing boys and hugs for all!

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  8. Victoria LindstromDecember 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Julie - Thanks for the wonderful poetry! ^_^ May you and your family have a blessed Christmas holiday!
    All the best ~ Victoria

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  9. James Garcia JrDecember 17, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Very sweet! Well done.
    Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, my friend.

    -Jimmy

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  10. Angela AckermanDecember 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Have an absolutely fabulous Christmas, Julie! Enjoy your time with those you love and see you in the new year!

    Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse

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  11. Jemi FraserDecember 17, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Love it :) I hope you and your famiy have the best of Christmases - enjoy! :)

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  12. catherinemjohnson.comDecember 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Awesome poem, Julie and love the message too. Have a wonderful Christmas x

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  13. Golden EagleDecember 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    That's a great poem. :)

    Happy Holidays!

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  14. Julie HedlundDecember 17, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Very cute! Have a Merry Christmas, and we'll see you in the New Year!! :-)

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  15. Denise Covey December 17, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Ha ha Julie. I've read lots of versions of this poem but this new one really shines a light on a writer's life. Have a great Christmas with your family.

    Denise

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  16. Joanna AislinnDecember 17, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Great take on a classic, Julie! Enjoy your family and your holiday season!

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  17. Loree HuebnerDecember 18, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Have a great holiday season with the family...
    see you in the new year!

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  18. AdrienneDecember 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Have a relaxing break and a very merry Christmas! Love the poem!

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  19. Leslie S. RoseDecember 18, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Thumbs up on the poem. Double thumbs up on the break to be with your family.

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  20. Michele ShawDecember 18, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Merry Christmas, Julie:) Enjoy time with your boys!

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  21. Dean K MillerDecember 18, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Whimsical to say the least! Merry Christmas to your and your family. Thanks for keeping this community of great writers and friends alive!

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  22. Sarah TokeleyDecember 19, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    This wasn't lame at all. It made me smile :-)

    Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and here's to new adventures in 2012 :-)

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  23. The Kid In The Front RowDecember 19, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Don't be gone for too long! Happy Holidays :D

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  24. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 4:48 AM

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  25. BethDecember 19, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Have fun with your kids. See you next year :D

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  26. Ghenet MyrthilDecember 19, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Merry Christmas, Julie! I hope you enjoy this time with family. :)

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  27. cleemckenzieDecember 19, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks so much for the Christmas poem. Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones and see you in 2012.

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  28. Susan Flett SwiderskiDecember 19, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I wandered over here from the Bookshelf Muse to meet you, and alas, you're already hung up the "gone for the holidays" sign. (Good for you!) I'll be doing the same in a couple days, but in the meantime, I'm gonna sign on as your newest follower. (How 'bout THAT? You don't even have to BE here to get another groupie!)Merry Christmas!

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  29. Tasha SeegmillerDecember 19, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Just found your blog - love your poem. Hope you enjoy your break! New follower :)

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  30. LTMDecember 19, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    You're a poet, and I didn't know it! :D Have a wonderful holiday season, Julie! See you next year~ <3

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  31. TrishaDecember 19, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    That was an awesome poem, I love it! hehe. Have a great holiday, and see you back here soon!

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  32. Vicki TremperDecember 19, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Very well said! Happy Holidays and enjoy your kids!

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  33. Karlene PetittDecember 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I love and know this poem!

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  34. Peggy EddlemanDecember 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    This was AWESOME! Way to put it all in perspective! I hope your holidays are very awesome.

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  35. HeatherDecember 20, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Enjoy your break and have a wonderful holiday!

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  36. UnknownDecember 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    That wasn't lame at all!! Love it!!
    And have a great holiday season! <333

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  37. A.L. SonnichsenDecember 20, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Ha ha! I thought it was cute!

    Have a blessed Christmas, Julie. Good job closing that laptop!

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  38. Cynthia Chapman WillisDecember 21, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    So not lame! I love it -- and it rings so true. Of course the muse shows up when the holiday fun kicks in.

    Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year!

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  39. Valentina HepburnDecember 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Not lame at all, but very entertaining. A very Happy Christmas to you and yours, Julie, and thank you for following.

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  40. Rosalind AdamDecember 23, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I loved that poem. Hope you have a happy Christmas.

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  41. Julie MusilDecember 24, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Thanks so much! Merry Christmas, everyone!

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  42. Gail ShepherdDecember 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I took a break too! Happy holidays.

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  43. Elizabeth Varadan, AuthorDecember 30, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Hope you had (and are having) a great time with your kids. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.
    BTW 9when you return to your blog0, I left an award for you on my blog. Stop by and pick it up (and pass it on.)

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  44. Margo BerendsenDecember 31, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    There's nothing lame about that at all! That's a great ditty for writers this time of year.

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