»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #43
»
Love Suffices
| Open Poetry #43 |
|
Love Suffices |
|
Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
|
It is buried rather deeply In my far away recall, The little paper Christmas tree We had when I was small. It had metal candle holders On the end of each thin bough. How it looked when it was lighted I cannot remember now. Perhaps one blaze of glory With my daddy standing by With a bucket full of water If the flame should get too high. A flash of recognition When I saw it on the show Of the antiques and mementos From the years of long ago. My brothers would remember, They're no longer here to ask, But covering it with baubles Would have been my mama's task. I can see her bravely working Barely holding back the tears At the scarcity of presents In those dark depression years. With the love that was wrapped with them I doubt we children ever knew Gifts of that early Christmas Were both trivial and few. By: Joyce 11/27/08 |
||
| © Copyright 2008 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
It sure sounds like they were anything but trivial, for they were obviously wrapped with love and yielded many fond memories. An enjoyable read, thank you for sharing. |
||
|
WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Joyce, that is a very beautiful and touching Christmas poem. It reminds us that not all Christmas came from a store, and I bet you were very happy with the gifts of love you received. Have a very Merry Christmas. Love W. Tracey. |
||
|
Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Joyce, It's really great to read you again Hon. It's a lovely Christmas poem from those depression days. Love Bobby |
||
|
Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you friends were reading and commenting. Yes Bobby those Christmases were beautiful. Love, Joyce |
||
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks dear Joyce for your lovely Christmas poem, I too can remember those Christmas's when the presents were very conspicuous by their absence, but the ones we did get were certainly wrapped in love, and love to you my friend. Lindsay |
||
|
Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Joyce Johnson - not many writings brings tears to my eyes, but this one did. So very touching, thanks for writing it... BC |
||
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JoyceDEARJoyce~ Your write caused me to remember many a Christmas ... stockings with oranges that filled our tummies and our hearts with loving memories~ Thank you dear friend~ I AM HOME ! ! ! !  My little Hotel-O is quietly filled with the stillness of me ... only me ... and I am at rest with the solitude of the night~ Love you ... yes I do~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ Email - noles1@totcon.com |
||
|
Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you so much Lindsay and Bill and Marge dearest it is so good to hear from you and to know you are home. Love,Joyce |
||
|
Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is a lovely poem, Joyce. Sometimes presents mean more when they are harder to come by. My Mom and Dad both grew up in the depression and I remember many stories about that time. Ida |
||
|
JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
||
|
YoungatHeart2 Member
since 2008-12-12
Posts 81 |
I wish my parents were here to appreciate this writing....they would surely understand. My dad passed away in 2000 and my mom has such dementia she has no clue what Christmas is all about now, much less have memories as these. Thank you for your words. |
||
|
Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
This is a truly wonderful Christmas poem dear Joyce... Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.... RDB xxBe kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
||
|
Arius Miura de Galdri Member
since 2007-07-04
Posts 90Michigan, USA |
I really liked this one a lot. It had a very good flow to it, even if it got a little bumpy at times. Very emotional, in fact it choked me up a little (I'm pretty sentimental about things like this). Nice work, AMdG "My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--it gives a lovely light!" -Edna St. Vincent Millay |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
