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)
- Published: December 12th, 2023 02:18
- Comment from author about the poem: Just another reality as I get older
- Category: Reflection
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Comments3
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.
So true Orchi, it is so sad but they will always be remembered.
Andy
Lost an uncle and a friend this week. My mum used to say they go in three's, not sure about that.
Sorry to hear that 2781.
Andy
Thanks Andy, it happens to the best of us!
It's always good to be prepared so we can prepare others.
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. 🎅
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
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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