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My abiding memory of 2015 is of events that are so sad
With my father’s death, it’s the worst year I’ve ever had

It has been the most challenging year for me
But with amazing support I remain pretty happy

I don’t want to dwell on events that have past
My memories of the year 2015 will always last

I want to leave the year on a humourous note
With a true tale of a gift that didn’t get my vote!

Mum and I went out to a local church fete
It’s very well attended and the raffle is great

We perused all the stalls and brought a few things
I got some lemon cake and some brand new earrings

The raffle stall bulged with wonderful prizes
With boxes that ranged in all shapes and sizes

One pretty white gift box really caught my eye
Four ‘Dior’ perfume miniatures for a lady to try

We brought some tickets then sat and drank tea
I said to mum, I’ve seen just the prize for me

The raffle got drawn and mum’s ticket was pulled out
I collected the prize of Dior perfume without a doubt

Mum told me I could have it as a Christmas gift
I was overjoyed and it gave my heart a huge lift

The gift box was placed under our little tree
Its pretty gold ribbon was there for all to see

I didn’t open the box on Christmas Day
Until Boxing Day the pretty box did stay

We were going out to friends later that night
I thought my new perfume would be just right 

Taking the pretty white box from under the tree
I pondered which scent would be perfect for me

Upon lifting the lid of the perfume box
I returned to the school of hard knocks

To my consternation and my deep chagrin
There was a void where the perfume once had been

An empty box was my only present from my mum
My gift is that I still have mum, so my poem is done.

This is a true story - someone had put an empty box as a raffle prize!

Contest: My abiding Memory 
Sponsor: Viv Wigley
9th January 2016
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