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A Special Tree Topper

Our lovely tree still lacks its crowning touch,
the topper that my oldest son agreed
to bring this year, but since that day so much
has happened—disagreements and the need
to re-connect, to plant a healing seed.

Our conversations have been strained since then
and visits not as warm as in the past.
His job (he said) makes him unsure of when—
or if—he’ll come. Uncertainty has cast
a shadow, and the day is passing fast.

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I’m up at dawn on Christmas Eve. I pray
I soon will welcome ALL my family.
I’m sipping coffee as I make my way
to place few more gifts—What do I see?
My son's here, with a topper for the tree!


December 1, 2018, entered in Shadow Hamilton's Christmas Tree
Poetry Contest

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/21/2018 10:00:00 PM

Just stopping back with congratulations again, this time on your win in Shadow's contest, Janice. (Did your son make it home for Christmas? Jan is so relieved that her son finally made it because the airport had been closed when drones were interfering with flights.) Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/22/2018 7:05:00 AM

I heard about the drone situation! Scary, shocking things are happening! The write is fictional. Thanks so much for the comment, Carolyn. Janice

Joseph May

Date: 12/21/2018 3:21:00 PM

Wonderful write Janice..Congrats on your win..

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/22/2018 7:03:00 AM

Thanks so much, Joseph! Janice

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/21/2018 10:25:00 AM

Back with well deserved congrats, Janice.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/22/2018 7:02:00 AM

Thanks so much, Line! Janice

Ann Gilmour

Date: 12/21/2018 2:54:00 AM

So glad your lovely poem had a happy ending Janice, congrats and kindest Christmassy thoughts Ann xx

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/21/2018 7:04:00 AM

Thanks so much, Ann! Janice

Jan Allison

Date: 12/20/2018 2:17:00 PM

So glad your poem had a happy ending and glad to see its fiction Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/20/2018 7:11:00 AM

Congratulations! I love a happy ending! Merry Christmas :)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/20/2018 9:45:00 AM

Thanks so much, P.S.! Janice

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/20/2018 5:45:00 AM

Congratulations for your win :)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/20/2018 9:45:00 AM

Thanks, Heidi! Janice

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/10/2018 7:47:00 PM

Lovely poem, Janice. So sad when family relations are strained. Congrats on your well deserved top place.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/10/2018 10:15:00 PM

Thanks so much, Brian! Janice

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/10/2018 10:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Janice, and warm wishes for the holidays. Hugs, Carolyn

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/10/2018 2:14:00 PM

Thanks so much, Carolyn! Merry Christmas to you too! Janice

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/8/2018 2:48:00 AM

Hi Janice, What a a beautiful poem Jancie and what a beautiful scenario is depicted in this poem. You have a healthy vivid imagination Janice, honest and giving. Blessings over the festive season and a Wonderful Christmas day to you and yours. Lots of hugs, Jennifer

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/8/2018 7:11:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jennifer! Janice

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/1/2018 6:31:00 PM

Oh, I hope your son does make it for Christmas, Janice. Ladies put so much effort into making the day special. This is a sad by lovely Quintain. Hugs, Carolyn

Janice Canerdy
Date: 12/1/2018 8:26:00 PM

Thanks so much, Carolyn. (It's fiction.) Janice