Eve Roper Poet Free verse

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Grandma Burnout

Home sweet home on Christmas day.
Children and grandchildren
come, but not to stay

Home smells of pumpkin spice,
gingerbread cookies,
ham and turkey in the oven
Yeast rolls rising,
flickering cinnamon candles,
oakwood burning in the fireplace
The taste of eggnog and wine,
all that brings Christmas
and everything nice

Piles of gifts under the fir tree
The grandchildren on their knees
Poor babies, hate they have to wait
They wonder when that would be
After you eat before you can see,
grandma said

Dinner blessing, songs of praise,
singing Christmas carols,
voices in different tones,
barrels of delightful fun

Grandma sore to the bone and drained;
leaded punch didn't help to ease the pain.
Treasured and happy moments
comfort from the day.

Merry Christmas to all  Poetry Soup family

12/26/2021

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Panagiota Romios December 28, 2021 at 7:16 PM A perfect write Panagiota Happy New Year Eve

Gershon Wolf December 27, 2021 at 7:56 PM 'Sore to the bone' says it all. I have no shame anymore, I guess: I just ask our guests to help my wife clean up --- and they do, amazingly enough. Here's to RR -- Rapid Recovery. :) gw

Sara Kendrick December 27, 2021 at 1:39 PM Ahh! The song used to say grandma a wishin' they'd all come to the kitchen to help do the dishes right away but as they are leavin' grandma is a griev'n but you can still hear grandma say. Ya'll come, Ya'll come, Ya'll come to see when you can. Ya'll come,Ya'll come. I really enjoyed reading this one.I did not do my usual thing this year on Christmas Day because I still don't have enough energy to even keep my house clean. I know I will get well but when is the question. Thanks for the visit. SK Eve Roper December 27, 2021 at 3:55 PM awe, today is the first day I had the energy to clean my home. Bless you lady

Rico Leffanta December 26, 2021 at 10:57 AM I always felt sorry for my grandmother being left with piles of dirty dishes, etc., but she said the treasured the peace and quiet after everyone went home . . . . Enjoyed! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins December 26, 2021 at 10:11 AM Beautiful Christmas poem, Eve. Merry Christmas to you, too!

Deb M December 26, 2021 at 7:09 AM Hi Eve….this a truly touching beautiful poem about family and love the most things in our lives. Debxx

Sotto Poet December 26, 2021 at 6:37 AM In this beautiful poem, Eve, I can perceive the happiness of sharing time with friends and family. Great poem.

Victor Buhagiar December 26, 2021 at 6:27 AM Food, glorious food. I ate too much on Christmas Day. Lovely poem.

Vijay Pandit December 26, 2021 at 5:04 AM I hear the joy of spending time with loved ones in this lovely poem, Eve. Delightful images -- sights and sounds of family gathering. My very best to you for the holiday season, and new year.

Joseph P. DiMino December 26, 2021 at 5:01 AM Oh, wow! Such a lovely, traditional Christmas of yours you shared with us. I felt right there with your charming family -- great, delightful read and journey! Thank you!

Mystic Rose Rose December 26, 2021 at 4:36 AM Sounds like grandma might have a few aches, but her heart is smiling a mile long, lovely poem Eve, hope your Xmas was grand, love you, take care, rest up now, xo Mystic Rose Rose December 26, 2021 at 3:03 PM you are most welcome, wear it in faith Eve Roper December 26, 2021 at 9:25 AM You are right, smiles that last a life time... Hugs sweet lady . Thank you for the bracelet

Tom Cunningham December 26, 2021 at 3:03 AM Although it's enjoyable it can be quite tiring, hope you had a lovely time Eve. Tom Eve Roper December 26, 2021 at 9:24 AM Tom, I had a wonderful time a memory to place in my journal. I was so tired, and sore , I am still. Yesterday was my anniversary 41 years I would have been married. I had to reminded by my neighbor, that hurt, I shouldn't have forgotten. I hope your days are wonderful. Hugs dear friend.

Andrea Dietrich December 25, 2021 at 10:46 PM Eve, I enjoyed seeing your Grandma Burnout at the end of this Christmas day. I get everything done early and this does not happen for me now. And the kids are teenagers and only want gift cards, plus we make simple fun dinners like roast beef sandwiches and soup. I hope you had a blessed day Eve Roper December 26, 2021 at 9:09 AM We had a wonderful time, but I had to also keep an eye on my grandson because my son was ill and didn't show up. My daughter in-law also had a game to play , a ball the size of basketball wrapped in plastic saran wrap. all sorts of stuff in it like money , lotter tickets and candy. The only way to open with oven mitts. You start unwrapping with when the dice start to roll and you stop when doubles..