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Blue Lights

She is hanging blue lights this year The tree, only a fading green No taste for red's demanding cheer Tinsel listless, empty of sheen They count the hours, full of snow Wrap gifts despite winter's storming Hang his stocking, though they know Daddy won't be there, come morning He steers the crashing Christmas tide The fisherman's holiday tune His illicit December bride Who coldly serenades her groom. 12/9/18 Sad Christmas contest sponsor: Dear Heart

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Susan Jeavons

Date: 2/7/2019 3:16:00 PM

What a beautiful, soulful poem Michelle. The loss was palpable. I can see why you won. Blessings, Susan

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/8/2019 5:34:00 PM

Thank you, Susan, appreciate it!

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 12/31/2018 3:40:00 AM

Oh, this is BEAUTIFUL! I can really feel the absence of the husband/father, it's so immediate, and the language is so compact... THANK YOU for writing it!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/31/2018 12:17:00 PM

Thank you for such a lovely comment, Andrew!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/17/2018 3:03:00 AM

- Many factors can make Christmas an extra heavy time - Congratulations on your winning poem, Michelle :) - Merry Christmas to you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/17/2018 1:02:00 PM

Thank you, Merry Christmas to you also!

Constance La France

Date: 12/16/2018 5:54:00 PM

Michelle, congratulations on your win in my contest with this emotional poem, it truly touched my heart, well done ~

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/17/2018 1:03:00 PM

Thank you for placing me in the contest!

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 12/13/2018 5:45:00 PM

Beautifully done, great take on the contest prompt!! ;)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/13/2018 6:00:00 PM

Thank you, Rhona!

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/11/2018 4:16:00 PM

Oh, so heartfelt, Michelle, so sad, yet brings out wonderful poetry.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/11/2018 10:46:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words-

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/10/2018 9:24:00 PM

Hello Michelle … no the feeling well. Worked shifts on Christmas Day for many years. I miss out, my wife misses out, my kids miss out - brought back memories Michelle - thank you - Lindsay

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/11/2018 10:48:00 PM

I too have worked on Christmas, so I know how lonely that can be - hope your holidays are happier this year!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/10/2018 9:32:00 AM

Although I spent a Christmas offshore fishing, it was for pleasure, not necessity. It's sad to think the family must celebrate without him but that is the lot for those who fish for a living. This is a lovely, heartfelt poem, Michelle, and it should do well in Dear Heart's contest. Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn (I hang blue lights outside, but only because the Blessed Mother is often pictured wearing this color.)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/10/2018 1:51:00 PM

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Carolyn!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/9/2018 6:06:00 PM

Ah, I am picturing it, and it is a cold, sad, sorry ending to a gentle man, is what I am visualizing. Well done, Michelle. Good luck in the contest.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/9/2018 7:07:00 PM

It's always so interesting to see how others interpret your poem, I was just trying to show a family separated because the father had to earn a living - so glad for your comment!