L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

A Peaceful Christmas Eve

I shall enjoy the quiet of this Christmas Eve
Reminiscing about Christmases past,
Thinking about a lost love that will cleave
The heart, but memories do last and last.

Remembering those most treasured moments
I shall relish the solitude of this Christmas Eve
For tomorrow the danger of a war foments
And some young soldiers must take their leave.

Listening to soft carol sounds, I shall grieve
While sipping a hot toddy of brandy and cider
There shall be blessed quietness this Christmas Eve
But I’ll be wishing I were sitting here beside her.

It’s not likely I’ll be interrupted in my solace
Friends and family will have taken their leave
Preparations for Christmas were quite aweless
I shall treasure the peace of this Christmas Eve.

Written November 12, 2022
submitted to "November or December Quatrain" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

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Tania Kitchin November 13, 2022 at 3:44 AM Milt, a great emotive poem, full of sadness and grief as well as acceptance and peace, well done! L Milton Hankins November 13, 2022 at 8:04 AM Thank you so much, Tania. Your comment is so encouraging to me. I appreciate it.

Harry Horsman November 12, 2022 at 8:43 PM Wow, the sentiment is so powerful Milt, Love the insight to Christmas, as one keeps the memory of a loved one most dear. Love how you manage to blend the sadness with the thrill and happiness of it all. I wish you the very best...Harry L Milton Hankins November 13, 2022 at 8:05 AM Harry, thanks so much for your encouraging comment.