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Christmas Without You Once More

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Christmas
is nearing,
bells are ringing,
young carolers singing from door to door
yule joyful hymns in moonlit crisp air night
a nascent dawn
with anxious
laughter
sounds

there
a tree
full of hope
grandchildren thrilled.
without you, a soul that feels so hollow.

11/9/2023

miss youtetractys

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/20/2023 2:54:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great Tetractys poem in Ink Empress contest, Eve :) - hugs

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/18/2023 9:17:00 AM

Dear Eve, the beauty of your poem captures both the joy and sadness of the Christmas season. The traditions retain their charm but the "soul that feels so hollow" feels the curse. So very poignant my friend. Congratulations for your win in Ink's contest. Warmest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving.. ~Susan

Ink Empress

Date: 11/18/2023 4:17:00 AM

Dear eve, i really felt the depth of emotions flowing throughout this poem, grief can be hard especially on some days like christmas etc. and you’ve conveyed your thoughts and feelings in a most poignant manner. I love how descriptive it is too, and how you’ve written “ hymns in moonlit crisp air night“ “ nascent dawn“ “ without you, a soul that feels so hollow“ soul hitting write. I hope this Christmas you will find all happiness and joy with good memories close to your heart. Congratulations

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/10/2023 11:43:00 AM

- Heartbreaking ... no matter how bright and happy children's eyes ... one will always be missed ... as Tom says an emotional time, Eve :) - hugs