The poem below was written by a wonderful member, Sandi Fischer. If you are lucky enough to purchase property on Dataw, Sandi Fisher would be the one to greet and welcome you to the island and pass along wonderful information for new residents of our community. She, along with Harriet Hawkins, run the Newcomer's Committee - consider it Dataw Island's very own Welcome Wagon!
This poem was too cute not to share so please enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season from everyone here on Dataw Island!
A Dataw December - 2009
by Sandi Fischer
Candlelit windows, doors bearing wreaths,
Red-ribboned road signs marking the streets.
Luminaries glowing, lighting each lawn
Bright shining star over MaLilly Pond.
Touring the island to the Gazebo we come
Joining in fellowship, laughter and fun -
Mystery Santas appear in the throng,
While Harbormasters grace us with caroling song.
Garlands embracing both oak and palm tree,
Light-sprinkled branches for all to see.
Christmas trees twinkling - limbs all aglow,
Heralding the season - a glorious show.
Berry-laden holly by Cotton Dike Two -
A feast to the eyes for both me and you.
Gardens alive with camellias so fine;
Pansies' bright faces in colorful line.
Discover rare gifts at VAC's Artist Boutique,
Handcrafted treasures, so fine and unique.
See poinsettias blooming in red, pink and white
Gracing our homes - a most beautiful sight.
Extending our gifts we reach families in need;
An adorned Hospice tree, another good deed.
Showing good will to the maintenance crew,
The spirit of Christmas lasts all the year through.
Meet sweet "Babes in Toyland" at the Garden ClubTea,
Bringing toys for dear children to add to their glee.
There's feasting at parties - with close friends and kin,
(The diet will start in 2010).
Look all around you - the season is here!
It's a Dataw December - let's join in the cheer.
Enjoy every moment, consider it best -
For all of us here are exceedingly blessed.
