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Christmas Mourning

Her loved tree trembled; red drops spilled that Christmas morning she was killed. The daughter they would not see grow left crimson blossoms on the snow. What horror that their girl could be slain senselessly beneath that tree where every spring she loved to go and blossoms fell, but not on snow. The tree of which she’d grown so fond dropped pearl white petals on a pond. They mourn and think of long ago before red blossoms fell on snow! Her loved tree trembled; red drops spilled like cherry blossoms on the snow. Nov. 27, 2018 For the "Christmas Mourning" Poetry Contest of P.S. AWTRY

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Edward Ibeh

Date: 12/14/2018 8:53:00 PM

Magnificent poem, Andrea!:-) It flows like a peaceful river.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/14/2018 11:54:00 AM

Just stopping back with congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Andrea. Hugs, carolyn

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 12/14/2018 10:19:00 AM

This is beautiful, Andrea. I can see why you won.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/4/2018 9:34:00 PM

Back for congratulations, dear Andrea!

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/4/2018 7:31:00 PM

Such sad, heart-wrenching imagery in your well-written poem, Andrea. I too am relieved that it is fiction. Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 12/4/2018 2:57:00 PM

so glad to read its fiction Andrea, I struggled at the weekend as it was the 4th anniversary of jacques and Torin's deaths and their parents had a fundraiser and I read one of my poems . Congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Watson

Date: 12/4/2018 2:04:00 AM

Andrea, the theme of the loss of a child has filled my mind this morning, reading through the winners list in this contest. You have expressed albeit such a sad scenario in a beautiful way.

Curtis Moorman

Date: 12/4/2018 1:51:00 AM

Andrea, you know my heart as well as anyone on Soup. Our friendship over the years has been a Blessing to me. You have penned a very sad account in your poem. But, as always, beautifully written. Congratulations on your well deserved win.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/3/2018 11:53:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/3/2018 11:31:00 PM

Andrea, this is an amazing poem. Thank you for entering it in the contest. Congratulations on your well deserved honors.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/29/2018 12:10:00 PM

Wow Andrea, What a powerful Poem! Such an awesome but desperately sad write. It brought a tear to my eye but enjoyed it tremendously Well done! xoxo Jennifer.

Jack Horne

Date: 11/29/2018 9:21:00 AM

beautiful poem for the contest - a sure winner

Therese Bacha

Date: 11/29/2018 5:52:00 AM

Hi Andrea, i missed being on poetry soup, we had a beautiful friendship, which is not lost. This poem as usual is so well written, the title and poem is sad, especially on Christmas to loose a child. You are amazing. I pray you are doing very good, our strong lady. Love Terry xoxo

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/28/2018 10:53:00 AM

Wow, this is so heartfelt, so tragic. but a winner i'm sure, in the contest.

Constance La France

Date: 11/28/2018 9:48:00 AM

Andrea, your poem is so emotional and beautifully penned for the contest, best of luck, and thanks for the compliment on my writing, yes indeed, my MUSE is on fire ~

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/28/2018 6:30:00 AM

Reads like a good contender. Sad that something like this could happen. Very descriptive and expressive work. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/28/2018 5:10:00 AM

This is so sad, it makes my heart weep, A well written poem of sorrow and loss Andrea, Good luck in the contest,

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/28/2018 3:18:00 AM

Well written I was almost afraid to read as I know I was gonna be sad!!! :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/27/2018 10:44:00 PM

I had read this prior, but could not yet comment. Was not ready. Now that I see it is made up, I can. Nicely done, Andrea. The color red brought in imagery like no other word could have possibly done. Good luck in the contest, my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/27/2018 9:12:00 PM

A sad one! Color used to emphasize innocence and horror. Nice one...sad one

Chris Green

Date: 11/27/2018 4:11:00 PM

Such a sad but beautifully written poem Andrea. Not sure if this was fiction or fact but it read like I was standing there watching it all. Wow, this was powerful my friend. Best of luck in the contest

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/27/2018 5:47:00 PM

thanks, Chris. Though fictional, I am sure it has happened to some family somewhere in this world

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/27/2018 3:24:00 PM

Life events shake the foundation unannounced..you described one such that shook a family. ..sad anytime, but especially devastating during Christmas. Best for a win, Andrea.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/27/2018 3:12:00 PM

Such a vivid memory you describe, Andrea. How sad it must have been for those who knew this girl. I know you lost a loved one in an accident, but perhaps this was a girl you knew. But for the last lines, it read like a sonnet. Beautiful rhyme! Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn XX

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/27/2018 5:48:00 PM

It's a sonnet kyrielle. Thanks, Carolyn, and this is made up.