Open Poetry #11 |
Holidays |
Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
The streets are bare – the traffic light It has been that way – since early last night A check of the forum – posts moving down slow – Traffic light here too – wouldn’t you know Most with their families - it’s to be expected Many forget – some are neglected Alone in a crowd– or alone by yourself It doesn’t matter – you feel ‘on a shelf’ So here’s to the lonely – I’ve been there I know And I wouldn’t be here – if I weren’t alone now I know what I’d like – to be cuddled together Just one on one – ignoring the weather But in hours too short – I’ll be back with the mob Hearing shouts of laughter and occasional sobs Sons, daughters and grandkids yelling and screaming “I didn’t get this” or “I must be dreaming” I love them all make no mistake But sometimes I wish they’d just give me a break She’s centered on kids- loves them all with a passion A passion once mine – used to be her fashion Anyhow it is Christmas – one more joyous Yule And so we remember the old golden rule So I will be there – and bless all with love And pray it too comes down from God above Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes. ~ Chinese Proverb ~ |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
You will be in my thoughts today, Wilfred. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Merry Christmas my friend... Peace on your Earth Good Will from your friends... |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
it's funny how the holidays are supposed to be joyous, but oftentimes people have expectations greater than what can be and it's very stressful.... all that said.... your poem says it better... and now I'll just say... Merry Christmas, Bill!!!! |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
You are never alone when there is someone here at the forum. Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring you happiness. Thank you for a year of Poetry that has brought enjoyment into my life. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Merry Christmas Bill!! ((((((((hugs))))))) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Even though a decade is past, memories of you will forever last. Merry Christmas, Bill... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Some of our best poetry - had to bump this one up by Bill. Merry Christmas to the family. |
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