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Christmas Ended

* 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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Kerr Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Sara, Your slant on christmas is a meaningful exercise on those thoughts surrounding Christmas and its symbolism. All emotions catered for. Howard
Kendrick Avatar
June 23, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Why, thank you, Howard. Christmas was hard last year because I did not do anything but take the family out as my special treat to them. My husband gave them a very large present before he died in October because he had sold his business. We had discussed saving half of it for Christmas, but we went ahead and gave it to them, and I glad we did so they could have a nice memory of him. Sara K.
Radice Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 7:06 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
Kendrick Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 8:52 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
Ashley Avatar
January 3, 2025 at 5:41 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
Kendrick Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Why, thank you, Susan for the visit and nice review plus congratulations on my entry. Your visit is uplifting. Sara K
Agustin Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing this. May God bless you with a prosperous New Year.
Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 4:19 AM
Why, thank you, Beata. I appreciate your visit and nice review plus congrats. Sara K
Legros Kelley Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 2:04 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
Kendrick Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 11:13 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
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 9:01 AM
So true. Beautifully written in Xmas tree shape, Sara. I didn't even put up the tree at all this year
Kendrick Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 12:55 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
Cunningham Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 9:32 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
Kendrick Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 2:17 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
Singh Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 8:28 PM
It will remain in our memories in the years to come and at old age.Thanks for sharing.
Kendrick Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 2:15 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
Rodrigues Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 12:45 PM
My tree will be up until New Year! Blessings, Sara! I enjoyed your shape poem!
Kendrick Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 12:55 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
Andresen Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 10:18 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
Kendrick Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 12:54 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
Theraven Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 9:54 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
Kendrick Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Thank you, Quoth. I appreciate your kind review of my work. Sara K
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