Happy Christmas Long Ago

Some
empty
places at
the table now:
sore reminders of good times together.


written 25 November for Constance's Christmas contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Scars Avatar
December 20, 2017 at 10:59 AM
great poem dear Jack, those memories will stay with you forever though, congrats :) -luloo
La France Avatar
December 19, 2017 at 12:30 PM
Jack, congratulations on your win in my contest, although short it touched me deeply, only someone who has lost their beloved's can feel the pain of those empty places.
Inman Avatar
December 19, 2017 at 8:02 AM
Well written Jack.
Dietrich Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 7:54 PM
wow, I love this. Melancholy at its best!!
Gauthier Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 7:06 PM
Yes, special feasts at family gatherings seem to be our favourite times to honour our missing loved ones.
Allison Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 2:30 PM
I can relate big time Jack and we have had so many funerals this year and another one this week:-( hugs jan xx
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