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First Christmas
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First Christmas |
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cantrellkm New Member
since 2007-12-10
Posts 4Halls Lake Washington State |
I close my eyes, shutting out the childish fears. My skin moistens, I begin to shake. The darkness lingers, I cannot see it, so it cannot see me. I believe this to survive. The end is near, a few days left. Snow will fall on the trees, the house will smell like pine. My presense will be the only thing lacking. Underneath the tree bare, candles glistening, music faintly playing a tune. The cookies stale and eggnog glumpy. My stocking tucked neatly in its box in the storage facility. A year in review, thank goodness it is over. This time next year I will be prepared. I won't be alone on Christmas. There are so many traditions I miss, and the family too. Will they miss me as much as I do? First Christmas, is not so sweet, away from home. |
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Lincoln Member
since 2007-12-03
Posts 62Earth |
There is nothing like the memories of your first christmas's. "I cannot see it, so it cannot see me."  enjoyed"When your deepest thoughts are broken, keep on dreaming boy, cause when you stop dreaming it's time to die." -Shannon Hoon |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
true feelings here. enjoyed the read Tomtoo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"There are so many traditions I miss, and the family too. Will they miss me as much as I do? First Christmas, is not so sweet, away from home." ~ I would wager that they do miss you, as well. May your Christmas still have some sweet moments.   EA |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This reminds me of a Christmas I experienced...James |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
A very thoughtful expression of loneliness at Christmas tide. There are many who are alone, and I think of those who are homeless, too, ... and the blues some of them have. My brother lived on the street and with gypsies for a while. He tells me of singing carols in the shelters. With so much commercialism at Christmas, we tend to lose the true meaning of sharing and consecraton of the love we should commemorate every day. Thank you for posting this one. I wish you a blessed Christmas season. ~ Klassy |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Cantrellkm, This well written poem rings true. I've been there my self some years. Bobby |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Merry CHRISTMAS !!! ARCTIC WIND |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Welcocme to the blue pages. You will like it here Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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