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Another Lonely Christmas

Preface: This was written long ago and I, just by the way of surviving see things a little different these days. BUT! I am going to post it anyway. MERRY CHRISTMAS! :) Christmas is coming and theres nothing I can do. Its become the hardest time of year since the day that I lost you. People hurry scurry and skidoo. While I'm locked inside and feeling blue. These bars upon my window, they're not made of steel. And that you cannot see them, doesn't mean that they're not real. I've called out in anger. And I've called out in prayer. But silence is the only sound that fills the empty air. I spend christmas eve with family galore. Then I pick up my few gifts and head out through the door. Its strange, because I never thought that I'd become. A sorrowful, lonely, tired old bum. When 40 years old is still yet to come. Destiny doesn't always play fair. If it did, in your heart I'd know that you still care. But I know now that someone else sits in my place. At your dining room table all covered with lace. So home with my empty and tired old soul. Where ever Santa only brought me a small lump of coal. Another lonely christmas, without a doubt. Dear Jesus, please tell me, just what's it all about?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 12/27/2011 8:54:00 PM
Just here to say hi and thanks for your comment today. Hope you are feeling happy!!!
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Date: 12/24/2011 9:10:00 AM
I don't know what to say,,,,a brilliant wrk of emotions...this is not just a poem ..it is a feeling that a lot of people have and they can relate with ur beautiful wrds..hope love and peace finds a way to ur heart. You have written something that is so emotional. God bless ya...
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Date: 12/22/2011 8:23:00 PM
A very sad and moving piece yet there is also the sentiments of joy through your family and friends. A lot of emotions run through your verses. I feel you but I cannot reach...Wishing you many happy blessings during the holidays and may the New Year bring joy, health and happiness into your heart and May God Bless!
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Date: 12/21/2011 6:26:00 PM
I'm dying to know what happened to make it different. C'mon, spill the beans and don't keep me in suspense. Need to know if love found you!!! Hope you have a gentle Christmas Robert, I know the loss of your mom leaves a big hole in the celebrations. Take care dear friend. :)
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Date: 12/20/2011 7:09:00 AM
I'm glad that things are turning around for you. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas !! Enjoyed reading this poem...it's sad, but it speaks from the heart.
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Date: 12/19/2011 4:38:00 PM
first. I have to tell you, I hate lima beans. YUK. ok, let me read your poem now. ok, this poem helps us to know why you are often writing sad poems! I enjoyed reading it. There are plenty of sad songs for Xmas too. Remember Blue Christmas? Was this a long long time ago then? Isn't there a new mrs. johnson yet?
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