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Christmas Ended

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the

star's gone

from the top

of the Christmas

tree, the lights down too  

tinsel packed securely

will winter bring on the blues

remember the joy of the gifts

the delight in each of the children's eyes

so, the tree must be packed up this cold day

memories stored away, a few snapshots, too
t i m e
passes
fa d e d
a w a y
g o n e
                         
                       
                         


  

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Gary Radice Date: 1/21/2025 7:06:00 AM The tree comes down and the routine changes. Post holiday blues are very real for some. Once our tree is down I often note how much space that it opens up..well, all for a day or two and then it’s back to normal. :) I was there somewhere in your poem Sara comparing what was to the now. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 1/21/2025 8:52:00 AM Gary, for the last two years I have not put up a tree and it might have been three years. Not since I had COVID and that was three years ago heading toward four. Maybe it has been 3 years since I had a tree. Anyway, I was remembering. Thaks for the visit and nice review of my work. Sara K

Susan Ashley Date: 1/3/2025 5:41:00 PM Dear Sara, you capture the bittersweet end of Christmas with poetic finesse expressed in a wonderful Christmas tree shape. The thought of oncoming winter blues contrasts nicely with "remembering the joy of gifts" and "the delight in each of the children's eyes". Congratulations for your success in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 1/4/2025 12:53:00 AM Why, thank you, Susan for the visit and nice review plus congratulations on my entry. Your visit is uplifting. Sara K

Beata Agustin Date: 12/31/2024 2:32:00 AM Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing this. May God bless you with a prosperous New Year. Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/31/2024 4:19:00 AM Why, thank you, Beata. I appreciate your visit and nice review plus congrats. Sara K

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 12/28/2024 2:04:00 PM Lovely Sara. I never got my tree or decorations out of storage this year, but my neighbor moved and gave me a tree I was saving for daughter who wasn't able to pick it up. I found ornaments my aunt had crocheted years ago. The given tree was up and decorated Christmas Eve with those along with lights my son had thought to put on the house but didn't. Our family tree didn't get put up this year, reflecting change. Your sweet poem is sentimental. I love how you shaped it into a Christmas tree <3 Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/28/2024 11:13:00 PM BJ, I like the way a Christmas Tree took shape at your house. It was good that you had a tree to enjoy that some many people played a role in getting it put up. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your journey. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/27/2024 9:01:00 AM So true. Beautifully written in Xmas tree shape, Sara. I didn't even put up the tree at all this year Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/27/2024 12:55:00 PM Andrea, I haven't put up a tree since I had COVID 3 years ago. I have had a live plant on the table that is sort of Christmasy for the past two years and that is all. I take my family out to eat about 2 weeks before Christmas so they can then do all their celebrations within their new families and know that I am happy that they can do that. We eat breakfast at Phyllis' on Christmas morning each year which is nice. Thanks for dropping by. Sara K

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/26/2024 9:32:00 PM The joy of christmas is not just for a few days but all through the year. Hope you had a lovely time Sara and best wishes for the coming New Year.. Tom Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/27/2024 2:17:00 AM It was delightful to see the little one enjoy Christmas. They seemed to enjoy every gift. I appreciate the visit to my page and the uplifting comments. Sara K

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh Date: 12/26/2024 8:28:00 PM It will remain in our memories in the years to come and at old age.Thanks for sharing. Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/27/2024 2:15:00 AM Yes, some of those memories be they good or bad do linger on and on and on. Thanks for the visit and kind review of my work. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/26/2024 12:45:00 PM My tree will be up until New Year! Blessings, Sara! I enjoyed your shape poem! Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/26/2024 12:55:00 PM Kim, enjoy it until the end. It is a wonderful season to have the family in and have meals together, etc. Thanks for the kind review. Sara K

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/26/2024 10:18:00 AM - My tree will shine until the new year, Sara :) - I will enjoy the shining lights in this dark time as long as I can ... a little sad when the star stops shining ... a lovely shape poem - I wish you a peaceful new year with many shining stars and good health :) - hugs Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/26/2024 12:54:00 PM Anne-Lise, I have not put up a tree as such since I had COVID 3 years ago. I have not felt up to dealing with it so this work is about years ago, but at one time I put the tree up either Christmas day or the day after then I started leaving it until the day before New Years. Thanks for the kind review and encouraging words. Sara K

Quoth Theraven Date: 12/26/2024 9:54:00 AM Sara, The season of love passes by in this poem. Though the hope Christmas brings remains in the spirit and joy of a brand new day. Very nice Shape. -Richard Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/26/2024 12:51:00 PM Thank you, Quoth. I appreciate your kind review of my work. Sara K