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A Spirited Union

a poem by Johanna Vanderspool 12/24/2011

Frank was a scientist, researching often on his computer.

Shelly worked 2 blocks away, as an extroverted tutor.

Every morning, Shelly turned left to the Sweetie Pie bakery,

An establishment Frank thought was kind of unsavory.

Not to venture out of his comfort zone, Frank often watched Shelly from afar

But took notice of her beauty and shining star.

Shelly longed for a man so attentive and alert.

Frank certainly could fill that if he could only assert.

Twas’ the last night before Christmas, Frank awoke with a startle.

Outside his snowy window, lay a full moon so bright it sparkled.

A spirit showed itself in mid air, with a glowy light.

It whispered, “What are you waiting for?”

Frank found himself replying, “It’s easier to stay alone in doors.”

The ebbing specter advised, “Peace and courage will come if you explore.”

Suddenly, the energetic dust flew into his heart.

Frank felt his zest for life restart.

In the morning, Shelly turned her usual left to that pastry shop.

This time, Frank was inside waiting for her like he was on a mountaintop.

Shelly’s eyes smiled with a truth unknown,

She’d been coming to this bland patisserie with an ulterior undertone.

Hoping Frank would leave that window and say hello.

She placed herself daily underneath the door’s mistletoe.

Just then, as if a phantom made it happen, the holiday leaf at the entryway dropped,

Frank gladly swooped and picked it up.

Next to Shelly, with the holly evergreen held strongly in his hands,

Frank turned and kissed her as it demands.

The kiss was right and robust.

So glad was she, Shelly finally found her love, this she could trust.

Frank’s lips began to share stories concealed and unheard.

A new love started to occur.

(I may be a holiday nymph in the sky re-telling this tale,

With my omnipresent eye, it may be easier for me to align and unveil

But the truth is inside each of you every day

The will of every man to create peace and love starts today.)

Yours truly,

Johanna

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012!

Happy Hanukkah!

Joyeux Noël!

Frohe Weihnachten!!

!Feliz Navidad!

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