Christmas.

Friendship

Oh Christmas, oh how I miss you,
A yearning deep within my soul,
For the hush of snow, the skies so blue,
And the magic making spirits whole.

 

I miss the twinkle of the frosted pane,
The scent of pine and gingerbread,
The familiar comfort, easing pain,
And carols softly, sweetly spread.

 

I miss the laughter, light and free,
The crackle of the hearth's bright flame,
The simple joy of family,
Whispering each beloved name.

 

When winter winds begin to bite,
And days grow short, and shadows creep,
My heart recalls that sacred light,
The promises the season keeps.

 

Oh Christmas, oh how my heart yearns,
For your embrace, your gentle cheer,
Until your golden light returns,
I'll hold your memory ever dear.

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  • Paul Bell

    Oh, Christmas, why am I in this women's shop trying to remember what size, what colour, what style she said.
    What is wrong with a big flowery dress, every woman should have one. Okay, underwear department, why does she need underwear, she has millions.
    Okay, my task is done, I deserve a drink.

    • Friendship

      Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem.

    • sorenbarrett

      Such a nostalgic poem of fond memories. Christmas literally and symbolically a marker of all that is good about family, friends and mankind. It is an archetype of peace and harmony a safe and secure place to withdraw from a violent, cold and rejecting world. You set this so well and the picture is perfect an idealized memory. Loved it and it has such a sense of longing just as does a childhood fairytale

      • Friendship

        Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem. Sorenbartt. The photograph included in the poem is from my parents' residence, where I spent my last Christmas prior to moving.

        • sorenbarrett

          You are most welcome my friend

        • orchidee

          Good write F. A couple of Carols are a bit daft. They seem to worship the Christmas tree itself. A bit of idolatry there!

          • Friendship

            Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem.

          • Katie B.

            Lovely! I love Christmas πŸŽ„

            • Friendship

              Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              Friendship, this whole piece carries the hush and glow of winter… the longing, the warmth, the memory of light. You make Christmas feel like a place the heart returns to. Lovely work. πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

              • Friendship

                Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem.Tristan, for your kind words.πŸ’•πŸŒΉπŸ’•

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  You are most welcome, my dear friend. I truly appreciate you. ❀️🌹

                • Bella Shepard

                  As I read I drift back in time to wamest memories of the Christmases you describe. Thank you for these beautiful, happy rememberances!

                • NafisaSB

                  nostalgia at its best...the yearning seems so true...



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