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Xmas Present

Recalling Christmas as a boy: how great it used to be - a child's excitement, festive dreams, my loved ones here with me. So much has changed, so many gone - I pine for yesterday - but Christmas is the time for fun and sends the blues away! A day to celebrate - no tears! - so grateful for those happy years. written 26th November for Constance's Xmas contest

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Paul Callus

Date: 12/2/2021 6:21:00 AM

Nostalgia often comes to visit, and we yearn for those bygone years when life, despite everything, seemed so much better than now. I love your poem and the positive ending, Jack. ~ Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 11/30/2021 11:32:00 AM

Yes indeed. Christmas is a time to celebrate all He has done for us. He knew what He was going to face but Hero that He is He came anyway without hesitation. A lovely write. Congrats my friend. God Bless, JB

Constance La France

Date: 11/29/2021 2:38:00 PM

Jack, wonderful poem and congratulations on your Second Place Win in my "X" (Xmas) New/Old Contest ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/28/2021 10:34:00 PM

Everything i can relate to here, Jack. Add my best Christmas wishes to those you will receive. Harry

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/27/2021 6:46:00 PM

Hello Jack ... a time of fond memories that rise each year - thank you Jack - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/27/2021 12:17:00 AM

Hi Jack, My wish for you dear friend, is a Christmas joyful, happy and perhaps a sprinkle of romance, under the mistletoe. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/26/2021 7:29:00 PM

Lovely and nostalgic. I really like it. Going home early in the a.m.

Judy Ball

Date: 11/26/2021 5:45:00 PM

Yes I remember the good years too when my mom and dad were together. Nice job. Good stuff. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison

Date: 11/26/2021 3:49:00 PM

oh the halycon days of our childhood Jack, shame we have to grow up, and faces issues of love and loss, enjoy Christmas with mum and your friends:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/26/2021 1:04:00 PM

Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. I can remember good times and bad times on Christmas but it was always good that family was there to lift us up and now all our older ones are gone on and we are the older ones. Thanks for stopping by my page with an encouraging comment. Sara