Holiday Doldrums

The holidays come so fast, then gone,
scarce time to enjoy just the moment.
Family waves ‘hello’ and ‘so long’
as they revel in that bestowment.
Hugs and kisses are memories’ song.

Days in rare flashes of time, standstill,
pass slowly before the Winter end.
Where are those days of gracious thrill,
of visits with family and friend?
Lost now–releasing a cold crisp chill.

Years pass faster, and wiser we feel
old friends and family our treasure.
Judged fairly by Nona’s spinning wheel,
Decima gives nod to her measure
and Morta warns of the bell’s last peal.


11/18/2020
Quintain-Sicilian Poetry Contest
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Date: 12/3/2020 8:52:00 AM
How things have changed now. Families keep their distance and rarely if ever visit. ~~
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/3/2020 9:37:00 AM
Hi Victor. Yes, even before travel constraints, with so many parties and gatherings to attend, it's hard to find time for them all. Thank goodness for FaceTime, eh? :) Linda
Date: 11/19/2020 3:50:00 PM
A thought arises from what you wrote in the first two stanzas, Linda: It used to be that families got together more often during the year, in which case holidays were more relaxed affairs. People weren't pressing as much to pack in those memories in short visits... Now, like you wrote, the holidays and the families are 'here and gone.' Holiday Cheer, Gershon
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/19/2020 6:50:00 PM
Lots of extended families now, too. If one tries to visit them all, one can only make cursory visits to each. Lots of turkey dinners with pies and puddings! Thanks for the comment Gershon! :) Linda
Date: 11/19/2020 10:31:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your work. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/19/2020 10:47:00 AM
Hello Sara. Thank you for the visit and nice comment! :) Linda
Date: 11/19/2020 5:55:00 AM
Let's revel in our holidays. ~~
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/19/2020 7:36:00 AM
Hi Victor. All days are beautiful - some are more beautiful than others. :) I'm thankful for each one. Thanks for stopping by. Linda
Date: 11/18/2020 6:49:00 AM
Linda, this is lovely, best of luck in the contests _Constance
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/18/2020 12:59:00 PM
Thank you Constance.:) Linda
Date: 11/18/2020 6:48:00 AM
Such wonderful images of festive season with family! A delightful memory to cherish, Linda.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/18/2020 12:59:00 PM
Hello Vijay. Thank you! Linda
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