Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 22:04:05 -0400 From: April Smith To: Multiple recipients of list FKFIC-L Subject: CHRISTMAS:A Christmas Wish This is in response to a challenge that was sent out. I(Fyre-Bird) hope that it is what you were looking for. The poem in the story below was written by Fyre-Bird in memory of a very loving friend. If you have any questions or comments please use the above e-mail address and I will be sure it gets to her. A Christmas Wish by Fyre-Bird "They say that Christmas is a time of joy. That it is a time to be with the ones you love. But for some, Christmas is not a time of joy or of love. Now dear listeners, I would like to read you a poem..." LaCroix looked out into the club as he sensed an old, familiar presense, "written long ago." LaCroix finished unfolding the piece of paper in his hand and began to read. "A Christmas Wish I look out into the snow Tears fall down my face Christmas is a time of joy Its warm inside but I shake As if I'm in the snow Christmas is a time of peace The snow shines The tears fall to the floor A voice cries in a time of joy I look from the snow to a tree And see stars shine in the night Red, blue, green and white A tear falls on the presents arranged Around the tree Christmas is a time of love Slowly I turn from the love That shines before me And walk into the snow The only thing that is heard Is "I have a Christmas Wish"." LaCroix switched th mic off as he finished and switched on the music. He turned to the door where a woman stood. "Merry Christmas LaCroix," she said. "Merry Christmas Raven," answered LaCroix. As Raven turned to leave, she could be heard saying, "Same time next year, father." * * * Nick and Natalie sat listening to the radio as the fire burned in the fireplace. As LaCroix finished the poem, Nick reached for the remote to turn off the radio. He leaned back on the couch, pulling Natalie close to him. "Merry Christmas Natalie," he said. "Merry Christmas Nick," she replied. He wrapped his arms around her and whispered, "I love you Nat." * * * Tracy stared at the radio as the music played. Vachon walked up behind her and took her in his arms. We would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and I(Fyre-Bird) would like to dedicate this to anyone who has lost someone who is special to them.