Christmas Blue

forget a short while
‘til the light of Christmas dims
and I remember…

For Andrea’s contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Ligon Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Well penned. Congrats, Tim!
Richards Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 8:05 PM
ahh......this can be so true to life. How for a moment, one can forget, while distracted with the busyness.......until the train of thought comes down the track again, and runs you down. Well said in your amazing tanka. Congratulations my friend!
Dietrich Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM
this was so very interesting, Tim. Simple and yet profound at the same time. Congrats in my contest. susan loved it too.
Sirak Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 8:17 AM
Congrats on your win, Tim. The sadness of things we cannot forget packed into a few words from your talented pen.
Jones Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 7:18 AM
Hey Tim....unforgettle senryu...congratulations
Chircop Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 3:19 PM
This touches the heart Tim
Collins Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Tim - I get to reading your poetry and can't pull myself away, but the dentist calls. He will never cause a pain like this. Sometimes I long for novacaine. love, Kathy
Tacito Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Deeply intense & sad. A very poignant Senryu.
Mehta Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 9:55 PM
Very touchy and short, Tim
Wilson Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 8:44 PM
so sad ...but lovely...luv,Deb
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