one under god,
Do you live in NSW?

She’s small and alone overwhelmed with her fear
They’ve moved her again and she doesn’t know where
She had a blanky she loved but she can’t see it around
It’s still out in the car and will never be found

She’s too scared to say blanky with all strangers near
The people that knew about blanky aren’t there
There is a big green tree in the corner all shimmering light
It distracts her a moment then she returns to her fright

The grownups are still speaking of how lucky she is
Speaking of presents and the joys of Christmas
Of how kind they were to take her in at this time of year
The wonderful season with all the holiday cheer

She’s small and alone and the tears begin fall
Caseworker is leaving she’ll give them a call
I’m your new mum and this is your new dad
We’re very nice people so you shouldn’t be sad

They are now talking of presents and why she isn’t smiling
Perhaps she’s tired or hungry they want her to stop crying
Again she hears of Christmas over and over again
This word finds a place where it stays through the pain

Through transfers and more parents for years to come
More people proclaiming to be her new dad and mum
For many more years when Christmas comes with its cheer
She stays small and alone and overwhelmed with her fear

Johan (OUG):

Thank You from the bottom of my heart for your Christmas poems and for spreading Christmas Cheer!

Jewely:

Thank You for reminding us there's another side to Christmas that people may sometimes forget. We always donate to the Salvos, Vinnies, and Smith Family, as well as visiting friends in Nursing Homes. It's also sad if you're old and frail, and alone.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you both!

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/nsw/child-agencys-background-checks-under-cloud-20101213-18vi0.html
''There's a financial incentive to keep the child with the carer even if the carer is not up to the plate,'' a former manager said.
“The contractors, known by the term Supporter of Carers, or SOC, can earn up to $300,000 a year...”

I’d suggest the best Christmas gift you can give children in care is to stop donating to “not-for-profits” and start demanding government gets them as far away from our nations babies as possible.

Merry Christmas Lexi.

ode to xmass joy
its a boy*

here is
the birth notice
http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=4184#105279

im planting my xmass tree..[planted it..*last night]
it shall stay erect..till the day of exodus
when emmanuel..[god with us...dies]

a new cusstom is born

the only worry..*is to lop off the top
circumsise the tree
or not

mother and child are well

for details
and rsvp

read link post
and previous post

any advice..and clarification..shall be much appriciated

hallalueuuu-ja
the christ is born
now he can be installed into his mangy cribb

having trouble finding appropriate cards
for the highlights of the christ childs..next 3 months

the tree shall symbolise his life
and inevitable..'death'..at the time of exodus
[somewhere near easter]

when the tree shall be torn
yet its spirit live on..in our hearts

unsure if the tree
should be raised..from the dead

on the third day?

rip
there is finally christs joy in me

xmass'day'..isnt the end
its the beginning

happy newyear...deer

Jewely:

Thank You for your good advice and Wishing You and Yours Every Possible Happiness During This Festive Season And Throughout The New Year As Well!

Johan (OUG):

Thank You for your inspiring posts and Wishing You and Yours,
Everything That's Beautiful in Life and A Great New Year! Merry Christmas!