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A Christmas Wish

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I wish I could go back to the past, of Christmases long ago. I wish I could see my loved ones who have passed on long ago. I'd love to be that child again who sat on Santa's knee. Yes, all these memories that I have decorating the tree. I wish I could wake Christmas morn to see daddy baking ham. And to see my mamma making her yummy famous candy yams. I wish I could go to Grandma's house; her cookies were the best. The pies and cakes that she would bake, she kept them in a chest. Her house would smell like ginger, with a hint of Balsam Pine. She'd decorate the house with lights, and it would surely shine. All these Christmas memories, it seems like yesteryear. I'd love to go back to the past. This is my Christmas prayer ''X'' Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France ~2nd place ~ Published December 2018 https://familyfriendpoems.com/poem/122207

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Mpho Kgaswane

Date: 12/3/2023 11:36:00 PM

Hello Debra?? It's a lovely poem about Christmas, it does evoke the special emotions one has about Christmas. Thanks.

Frances Schiavina

Date: 12/3/2023 5:43:00 AM

Congratulations Debra on winning poem also featured on Poetry Soup Home Page.

Valsa George

Date: 1/5/2022 7:50:00 PM

This is exactly my wish too on every festive occasion, especially Christmas, to be a child once again and be with my siblings and parents! Love this poem, Debra !

Debra L Brown
Date: 1/6/2022 10:28:00 AM

Your words are very true... When we were kids, we had the most wonderful Christmas memories. Everyone we care about was present. As we become older, those people pass away, and we begin to miss the individuals we care about around this time of year. Hugs ~ Debra

Dave Cox

Date: 12/26/2021 4:39:00 PM

I enjoyed this poem. We'd all like to go back and relive the past and check out the memories. Dave

Debra L Brown
Date: 12/27/2021 11:52:00 AM

Yes!.. I agree, it would be nice to spend sometime with those who have past on. What fun that would be . I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Happy New Year ~ Debra

Cal Bambi The Word Artist

Date: 12/18/2021 5:31:00 PM

Thanks for the memories you brought to life with your beautiful poem. I love the picture too. Christmas is upon us I am so happy I found your poem. Cal Bambi

Debra L Brown
Date: 12/19/2021 1:47:00 PM

Thank you Cal, You are to kind with your words. May you have a Merry Christmas. Debra

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/3/2021 5:48:00 PM

Love the memories, love the poetry.

Debra L Brown
Date: 12/7/2021 2:55:00 PM

Thank you Harry for your encouragement, I happy you enjoyed th poem. Blessings ~ Debra

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/1/2021 10:42:00 AM

My belated congrats on your poem. I did not enter. Christmas reminds me too much of my late wife. But yours is a lovely poem.

Debra L Brown
Date: 12/7/2021 2:54:00 PM

Thank you Victor, for your encouragement. I'm very sorry for your lost. ~ Debra

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/30/2021 12:25:00 PM

Such a lovely Christmas piece telling so well of Christmas of the past Debra, really enjoyed this with good rhyme and flow bringing the past back to life. Blessings always,Gordon

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/30/2021 5:12:00 PM

Thank You Gordon, for your encouragement, Christmas Blessings ~ Debbie

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 11/30/2021 12:19:00 AM

Such beautiful Christmas memories dear Debra...Congratulations on your win in the contest...Hugs...~ Ani

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/30/2021 5:15:00 PM

Thank You Anitha, for your encouragement...Blessings ~ Debra

Constance La France

Date: 11/29/2021 2:43:00 PM

Debra, wonderful poem and congratulations on your Second Place Win in my "X" (Xmas) New/Old Contest, I really like the image used ~ love and serenity _Constance

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/29/2021 5:16:00 PM

Thank you ! Constance, I'm very humbled that have chosen my poem. Blessing ~ Debra

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/29/2021 2:04:00 AM

A lovely poem recalling those lovely memories of the past, Debra:)

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/29/2021 5:27:00 PM

Thank You Jo, I happy you enjoyed the poem. Blessings ~ Debra

Deb M

Date: 11/29/2021 12:16:00 AM

Your poem is so so sweet Debra…..makes me miss the Christmas excitement you have when a child!! Well done . Debx

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/29/2021 5:26:00 PM

Thank You Deb, I glad you enjoyed this poem. Blessings ~ Debbie

Bill Baker

Date: 11/28/2021 10:07:00 PM

Lovely memories of past Christmas's in this poem Debra. It brought back a lot of memories of past Christmas's I've enjoyed. Merry Christmas! ( I know it's early, someone had to say it first ) :-) A poet friend, Bill

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/29/2021 5:23:00 PM

Thank You Bill, I'm happy you enjoyed the poem. Merry Christmas, I hope you will be able to make alot more memories. ~ Debra

Anil Deo

Date: 11/28/2021 6:06:00 AM

U have them, always. So if we take care of our health / memory, we can go back & forth, and multiply the joys . Amen

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/28/2021 7:53:00 PM

Always cherish the memories. Thank You, Anil...Blessings ~ Debra

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/27/2021 7:03:00 PM

So sweet, innocent, and genuine. Perhaps as you pass these golden memories on to your loved ones, you can relive the thrills and wonder. Very special penning, Debra. Season's greetings, Gershon

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/28/2021 7:56:00 PM

Thank You Gershon, for the kind words and the encouragement. Season's greetings, Debra

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/27/2021 4:27:00 PM

Wonderful memories. I can see why you would like to experience that as it is again. Well written :)

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/27/2021 5:15:00 PM

Thank Heidi, out of all the poems I have written this is my favorite. Blessings ~ Debbie

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/27/2021 3:39:00 PM

Lovely write. Love Christmas and have so many amazing memories. God bless you always. Love, Gina

Debra L Brown
Date: 11/27/2021 5:25:00 PM

Thank Regina for your kind words. Blessings ~ Debbie