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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

Date: 1/2/2017 1:31:00 PM

Right on, Jean - sounds like a great change.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/2/2017 1:49:00 PM

For me, Xmas seems to bring clarity and focus Doug. A touchstone that has proven time heals.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 1/2/2017 3:05:00 AM

Awesome. Love intervening when Daddy has been shown the door. Quite a Christmas perspective. Congratulations, Kai

Jean Murray
Date: 1/2/2017 8:19:00 AM

Thank you Kai. This Xmas was especially loving. I am blessed.

Darren White

Date: 12/31/2016 11:43:00 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
Date: 1/1/2017 4:45:00 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

Date: 1/2/2016 5:30:00 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
Date: 1/2/2016 9:05:00 AM

In my darkest hour, I could never have hoped our family would heal. Thank you Paul.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/25/2015 4:55:00 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
Date: 12/25/2015 5:57:00 PM

Lovely sentiments Linda. New year....new you. All the best for same. Jean.