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Christmas Without You Once More

bleak 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

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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

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/10/2023 12:51:00 AM

Always an emotional time Eve, we never forget our loved ones. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 11/9/2023 8:48:00 PM

A sad, nostalgic poem but lifted with grandchildren and get-together. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/9/2023 8:23:00 PM

Well written, Tetractys poem, Eve, Christmas fun, but it still saddens me. Hope you have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/9/2023 7:14:00 PM

Touching and bittersweet. Very well done