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first snow
just enough to excuse
the hot toddy
--Diane Mayr

...Tossed, swivelled and swirled, Anansi was so terrified he, couldn't even feel air sick. He peered through the night; thick and dark, to see what he could see. There they were, three unusually dressed men riding on the backs of camels, carrying gifts of some sort. They sat so regally in the desert of falling snowflakes, not even once brushing away a snowflake, Anansi thought, how wise these three men, sitting on the backs of camels holding their packages so tightly, so securely..... (continues tomorrow)
(story of) 'Anansi - An Unusual Experience' © gillena cox 2012

Anansi image © gillena cox 2011

winter stars
under the Christmas lights
a couple wishing
--Chrissi Villa

drummer on square
oasis of colours and sound
midnight moon
--Tatjana Debeljacki

Christmas rush—
in the road a pair of trainers
pointing
in different directions
--Frank

Mistletoe hanging
in every doorway …
spirit of goodwill
--Keith Simmonds


Welcome to the FIFTH YEAR'S celebration of 'The 12 days of Christmas here at Lunch Break' Thank you for celebrating with me
Wishing the love and warmth of family and friends MERRY CHRISTMAS 2012

Lets do this; the 12 days of Christmas at Lunch Break Dec 25 to January 5th; join in the celebration email me or post a COMMENT


revisit 30 Dec 2011
Inspiration for this series The Twelve Days of Christmas Carol
more about Anansi

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