The Christmas List.

Goldfinch60



So here I go again,

Once more sending Christmas cards,

And once more

I go down the list,

The list of friends and family.

And when I do

I come to them,

Those who have passed,

Passed during the last year.

As I get older there are more

And my list gets shorter.

Thinking of those who passed

Brings back memories,

Memories of good times,

Good times together.

And to those I also wish,

Wish a Happy Christmas.

Because they will know

As they look down upon me

From their stars above,

Each of them twinkling,

Twinkling Happy Christmas,

Happy Christmas to me.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 12th, 2023 02:18
  • Comment from author about the poem: Just another reality as I get older
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 9
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments3

  • orchidee

    It's a reality, to be sure.
    I've had 3 blows so far this year - 2 friends gone, plus a friend of a friend.
    Gone but not forgotten, as stars, as you say.

    • Goldfinch60

      So true Orchi, it is so sad but they will always be remembered.

      Andy

    • 2781

      Lost an uncle and a friend this week. My mum used to say they go in three's, not sure about that.

      • Goldfinch60

        Sorry to hear that 2781.

        Andy

        • 2781

          Thanks Andy, it happens to the best of us!
          It's always good to be prepared so we can prepare others.

        • Accidental Poet

          Well, my Dad will be gone two years this December 27th, but fortunately I've not lost anyone else this past year. Happy Christmas to you Andy. I hope Santa brings you all you want, but maybe leave the front door unlocked for him. The chimney must be getting a bit tight for him. 🎅

          • Goldfinch60

            My door is always unlocked and the porch light left on for all to come home, you are always welcome.

            I do hope you have a Happy Christmas AP.

            Andy

            • Accidental Poet

              Thanks Andy, got my presents for my sister and Satuit. Some are wrapped, some not yet. But some would say I'm not wrapped too well myself. LOL. 🤪



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