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Alone This Christmas

December twenty fifth, Christmas, Time for close family and friends, Unless your on your own alas, No presents, and no cards to send, It's Just another day, no frills, I have got the television, Chicken soup, my usual pills, What to watch, a hard decision, I'll listen to radio two, Thoughts of happy years gone by, So much fun I had when with you, Now it's just myself to rely.

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Ghita Manaila

Date: 12/12/2017 2:35:00 PM

Wow, a very beautiful.poem,Roy. And don't forget.We are not alone here. God be with you. Merry Christmas.

Roy Pett
Date: 12/13/2017 3:26:00 AM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment Ghita, I totally agree the heartfelt friendship shown by people on PS is exceptional, Merry Christmas to you my friend. :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/11/2017 8:13:00 PM

Roy, a beautifully poignant depiction of holiday loneliness. You expressed this emotional melancholy with lovely insight and sensitivity. Well done my friend.

Roy Pett
Date: 12/13/2017 3:20:00 AM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment Susan, sadly this situation is becoming more common generally, but it’s highlighted more at this time of year. thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/11/2017 8:27:00 AM

A very hard place for people to be Roy and you have shown it well !

Roy Pett
Date: 12/11/2017 1:12:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment Heidi, there will be many in this position sadly. :(