Jean Murray Poet Rhyme

Boxing Morn

Christmas morn
when they were small,
we were up before the 
crack of dawn.

Here I sit on Boxing day.
Mid morning, alone.
My sleepy heads
have still not shown.

Stove lit, heating on.
Like a shepherd waiting
for a lamb to be born.
Only mine are adults now.

Such peaceful time to reflect
Damaged lives have been reset.
I never believed our hearts 
would heal as well as this.

We are closer even than before
Daddy was shown the door.
Who needs Santa
when love intervenes?

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Doug Vinson January 2, 2017 at 1:31 PM Right on, Jean - sounds like a great change. Jean Murray January 2, 2017 at 1:49 PM For me, Xmas seems to bring clarity and focus Doug. A touchstone that has proven time heals.

Kai Michael Neumann January 2, 2017 at 3:05 AM Awesome. Love intervening when Daddy has been shown the door. Quite a Christmas perspective. Congratulations, Kai Jean Murray January 2, 2017 at 8:19 AM Thank you Kai. This Xmas was especially loving. I am blessed.

Darren White December 31, 2016 at 11:43 PM I am from a country where we don't 'do' boxing day, we have another celebration, earlier in december comparable to boxing day. It's lovely :) Congratulations! Jean Murray January 1, 2017 at 4:45 AM I was thinking myself in England it is also called St. Steven's Day. Thank you for your support of my poetry efforts Darren. I hope your year ahead is filled with lots fun and love.

Paul Callus January 2, 2016 at 5:30 AM Lovely...especially in the knowledge that there is always a place for healing, and life is once again shining for you! ~ All the very best! ~ paul Jean Murray January 2, 2016 at 9:05 AM In my darkest hour, I could never have hoped our family would heal. Thank you Paul.

Poet Destroyer A December 25, 2015 at 4:55 PM Jean I want to Wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May all your days shine and dreams come true. :) Every day should be a day with family and friends. I appreciate everyone. Sorry to all those I have taken for granted. SHAME ON ME. I promise, 2016 will be a new me. Merry Christmas!!! May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Jean Murray December 25, 2015 at 5:57 PM Lovely sentiments Linda. New year....new you. All the best for same. Jean.