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A Christmas Memory

Last year our festive table was set for four 
We raised a glass of wine to toast the future
Memories of my father who we did adore
For this year you share your meal with your Lord

Contest: A Christmas Memory
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Jan Allison
22nd November 2015

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Sandra Haight December 2, 2015 at 3:53 PM Jan, back to congratulate you on your fine win! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison December 2, 2015 at 3:56 PM Thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 2, 2015 at 12:50 PM Congratulations Jan. Jan Allison December 2, 2015 at 1:22 PM Thanks Nayda:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ebbs December 1, 2015 at 9:10 PM Sweet memories :) Jan Allison December 2, 2015 at 1:07 AM Thanks Ed:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin December 1, 2015 at 8:08 PM Beautiful, crisp, touching and loving! Congrats on your win ... CayCay Jan Allison December 2, 2015 at 1:07 AM Thanks CayCay hope you are feeling better my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper December 1, 2015 at 7:43 PM Beautiful! Congratulations on your win, Jan! Jan Allison December 2, 2015 at 1:06 AM Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

David Fisher December 1, 2015 at 7:40 PM Well penned, Jan. Quite a memory Jan Allison December 2, 2015 at 1:06 AM Thanks David - it will be very tough especially for mum this year:-( hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2015 at 3:59 PM you did AWESOME, Jan. Truly a deserved first place win. BIG congrats. Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 4:02 PM Thanks so much Andrea it was a contest I couldn't miss writing for have read some very emotional poems:-( hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus December 1, 2015 at 3:45 PM Have only now realized that the results for this contest are out...so pleased to be back with merited congratulations:) Hugs // paul Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 3:47 PM Thanks Paul it is hard keeping up with writing, commenting and congratulating - oh and working too lol:-( hugs jan xx

Dan Cwiak December 1, 2015 at 3:07 PM He must have made many of your Christmas memories filled with joy. Congrats on the win. Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 3:22 PM Thanks Dan it is going to be very difficult especially for mum this year:-( hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos December 1, 2015 at 3:00 PM First let me say, This is beautiful....and Secondly....Congratulations on Number Won.... Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 3:21 PM Thanks Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars December 1, 2015 at 1:34 PM Congrats on your win Jan!! Have a great day :)-lu *smiles* Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 1:36 PM Thanks Lu:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A December 1, 2015 at 1:04 PM Jan, Congratulations on your Christmas Memory win. Luv **SKAT** Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 1:06 PM Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen December 1, 2015 at 11:51 AM - It is rare that I participate in anyone contest ...... however, this was so nice - Many great and some sad memories we shared - Congratulations with your poems, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 12:01 PM Thanks Anne Lise it was a contest I had to enter too - I don't enter them all:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman December 1, 2015 at 10:48 AM This is really beautiful, Jan. Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 11:50 AM Thanks so much James :-) hugs Jan xx

Rahy Hy December 1, 2015 at 9:36 AM Congrats on your first placement in the contest Jan...Your dad indeed is in a better place and having a wonderful time with the Lord. Love, Rahy Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 11:50 AM Thanks Rahy:-) hugs Jan xx

Punnia Viswan Bhatia December 1, 2015 at 9:19 AM i miss my dad reading this :( congrats on the win Jan :) Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 11:50 AM Thanks Remants - it is going to be very hard for mum they were married for 58 years:-(:-) hugs Jan xx

Curtis Johnson December 1, 2015 at 8:29 AM A precious memory Jan. Thanks for sharing, and congrats on your great win. Curtis. Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 11:49 AM Thanks Curtis:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May December 1, 2015 at 7:16 AM Very touching write...Congrats on the win Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 7:56 AM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Teddy Kimathi December 1, 2015 at 6:31 AM A moving piece.... Congrats for your #2 place in the contest Jan! ;-) Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 7:54 AM Many thanks Teddy:-) Hugs Jan xx

Balveen Cheema December 1, 2015 at 3:04 AM A doting daughter wins! Congrats Jan! Love, Balveen Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 7:51 AM Many thanks Balveen :-) Hugs Jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 1, 2015 at 2:44 AM COngratz Jan! Sad but you have to believe that after life you'll meet again and where? in heaven. =`)~Olive Eloisa =`) Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 7:46 AM Thanks Olive:-) Hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley December 1, 2015 at 1:21 AM A worthy topster, though sad in content Jan, well done. Viv x Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 1:27 AM Sad but true Mr Viv:-( I have only got 1 present so far its for mum - my heart isn't in it:-( hugs jan xx

Susan Gentry December 1, 2015 at 12:59 AM Congrats Jan! We toast the future and never know... Very expressive poem. Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 1:16 AM Thanks Susan it is going to be difficult for us all this year:-( hugs jan xx

Rizwana Bhurani December 1, 2015 at 12:19 AM So touching and sentimental....brimming with emotions....congrats Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 1:16 AM Sadly true for me this year and I guess many can relate:-( hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 30, 2015 at 11:13 PM Poignant Jan... congrats on top podium! Jan Allison December 1, 2015 at 1:15 AM Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

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