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Trimming the Christmas Tree With Family Heirlooms

Oh sanguine lost hopes and dreams each ornament renews kisses, laughter, loved ones remembered each ornament renews victories, struggles, from bounty to barren each ornament renews cradle to grave, sweet memories rush back each ornament renews strength to survive, with loved ones near each ornament renews oh sanguine fresh hopes and dreams each ornament renewed james marshall goff

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Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/29/2010 1:52:00 PM

How did i miss this beauty, silly girl.. lovely poem,sorry for the belated comment.. Im feelin xmassy now..:) glad you found a way to write, so glad..:) re my other poem,I dont have Snowballs in Malta,but yes We do have Robins,Hello Minesota:)Charma

Anthony Nutter

Date: 1/16/2010 3:57:00 AM

Your talent never ceases to amaze me. You have captured so many wonderful memories in this short write. Well done.

James Fraser

Date: 1/5/2010 11:04:00 AM

Terrific narrative James, you have scribed a special piece here indeed, Happy New Year to you >> James

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 1/4/2010 6:19:00 PM

Hot poem, enjoyed reading today

Andrew Crisci

Date: 1/3/2010 11:12:00 PM

Hi, James...Happy New Year to you and your loved once, and may peace, love, prosperity and happiness be with you throughout the year. Your poem captures all the emotions felt by the human heart. Yes, it's true that each ornament renews with the passing of time,allowing mermories to return. May your pen flow with endless inspiration. I wish continued success in your writing endeavors. Thanks for your kind comments throughtout the year. Kindest Regards, Andrew.

Elaine George

Date: 1/2/2010 9:46:00 AM

Dear James, this actually brought tears to my eyes. My father, knowing how I love cats, gave me a Christmas orniment years before he passed; a little kitten sitting on a bench with a ball of string. My tree would be barren without it. Thank you for your kind comment on my Haiku; so far, you are the only one that really understood it.

Daver Austin

Date: 12/30/2009 11:15:00 AM

The "renews" idea is priceless, hits Christmas and family perfectly. Love, daver

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 12/27/2009 5:02:00 AM

Ah, how memories infiltrate the holidays and Christmas ornaments decorate a lifetime of joys. Love to you. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Sara Lokken

Date: 12/26/2009 1:41:00 PM

This is very hopeful....and in Christmas spirit.:) Best wishes, Sara

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/26/2009 1:33:00 PM

Glad you day was pleasant! Light and love

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 12/26/2009 9:20:00 AM

Never thought of it that way James.thanks for sharing it.-Robert

Oleg Borisov

Date: 12/26/2009 8:47:00 AM

Eternal regeneration. All the things surrounding us help to trace our life. It`s like a charm. Fascinating!

Brian Strand

Date: 12/26/2009 12:57:00 AM

Excellent Jim ,a christmas present in words.Thanks for your welcome comments and kind words.Rgds Brian

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 12/25/2009 10:21:00 PM

Awesome! There is warmth and joy aplenty felt in this write and I love the repetition of "each ornament renews". A gem for the holidays, goes to my fav. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes to you and yours, Caroline.