In Retrospect

Christmas was a time of laughter and 
cheer

Often times I didn't get the toys I wanted
each year

Was I a bad child? Why did Santa forget 
about me?

As the years went by, in retrospect I started
to see,

I got everything that really mattered each
Christmas Day!

I was loved, I had shelter and food to eat
on that day!

Merry Christmas Everyone And A Happy
New Year!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 12/23/2016 7:48:00 PM
this is so so sweet, loved it! Merry Christmas!
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Date: 12/23/2016 5:47:00 PM
The true meaning of Christmas Alexis :-) hope you have a wonderful time over the festive period:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/23/2016 5:03:00 PM
You were blessed with love Alexis. There is no greater gift. A wonderful message contained in your poem to ponder. Have a wonderful Holiday my friend! Mele Kalikimaka! Aloha, Connie 7 ; )
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Date: 12/23/2016 3:53:00 PM
so heartfelt with much depth, season's best, alexis..huggs
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Date: 12/23/2016 2:48:00 PM
That is the true meaning of Christmas, Alexis. You expressed it very well w/thoughtfulness and wisdom. A super cool, laid-back, introspective poem. Splendid soul searching. A holiday 7 for you. Soup's on me, because the wisdom you gave us was given free. Much love and a Merry Christmas.
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Date: 12/23/2016 2:27:00 PM
- A lovely Christmas poems, Alexis - Best wishes for a Merry Christmas - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/23/2016 11:48:00 AM
What Daniel said. I'm glad to know that you look back focusing on the good, finding the blessings. I enjoyed your poem, Alexis, and wish you a Merry Christmas. Maybe Santa will deliver your exact want! All the best ... CayCay
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Date: 12/23/2016 10:52:00 AM
You are still loved, Alexis:) Merry Christmas!
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Date: 12/23/2016 10:15:00 AM
Yay! Murray Christmas to you 'n huggerlollipops ~ john
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Date: 12/23/2016 8:59:00 AM
Nice Alexis. Merry Christmas to you! :)
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Date: 12/23/2016 9:16:00 AM
Hi Heidie, Thank you so much. I appreciate you being the first to comment and to wish me a Merry Christmas : -)Alexis
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