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A HOME I never knew a home; Christmas, any holiday were words, merely words. Looking from the outside in. A child, seeing lights, balls, trees, presents, but most of all: family life. Warm feelings coursing me, A longing so unknown, A wish so deep, a wish to be. Only, I still don't. Winter used to be cold, inside and out. The house an unfriendly place. Feeling like a visitor, A child, craving warmth of family life. Wanting to belong somewhere. Silent words on paper form A longing deeply seated. Inside all my feelings storm, Melting hearts, heated This year I have a home; my sister embraces me to her house and her family. No more outside, but in. For once a child, and I can stay and I can celebrate and enjoy family life Small tokens in my happy hands. Wrapping paper, tape, smiles, Christmas tree, love lands. Peace, after years of trials. *** 8th place in contest: THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS Sponsor: Mystic Rose

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/12/2016 3:34:00 AM

Like Mystic Rose, my heart turned to mush reading this, incoherent and emotional mush. It is beautiful and sad and beautifully sad - I think it will 'haunt' me for hours to come. May you and your sister but bond, ease each other and go forward with a loving understanding that only siblings can share, Darren ... CayCay

Darren White
Date: 12/12/2016 3:42:00 AM

Thanks CayCay. This will a Christmas for me to remember for years to come, and I will enjoy every second of it. Thank you :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/1/2016 2:58:00 AM

- Christmas is a time to share the love ... but, sad to think of all those who are alone - a lovely poem, Darren - Congratulation on your winning poems :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darren White
Date: 12/2/2016 6:28:00 AM

What a fun avatar for the holidays Anne-Lise \o/

Darren White
Date: 12/1/2016 3:10:00 AM

Anne-Lise, thank you! Hopefully we all will have good holidays this year :)

Claudia Polydoro

Date: 11/27/2016 6:08:00 PM

This poem is touching, Darren - I'm happy you'll finally have a family christmas (from many to come) and I hope you win the contest :)

Darren White
Date: 11/27/2016 11:06:00 PM

Hi Claudia <3 :) Thank you, and yes, I'll have a real Christmas this year!

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/26/2016 1:14:00 PM

What an incredibly moving poem Darren! You expressed what some people go through and did it remarkably well. Good luck in the contest. I hope this is a winner. :)

Darren White
Date: 11/26/2016 1:20:00 PM

Thank you Heidi. I wish for everyone to have a safe home and a Happy Christmas :)

Jan Allison

Date: 11/26/2016 11:57:00 AM

I had a massive lump in my throat reading this sad poem Darren - the thought of a child not experiencing a 'home' let alone the joy of family life and celebrations is quite heartbreaking but early life is not happy for many:-( hugs Jan xx

Darren White
Date: 11/26/2016 12:05:00 PM

This year will be a good year, Jan, so smile! :)