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Lost Christmas

Trapped and wrapped into an empty box Money is tighter then a small belt on a fat man Joy and happiness has become a, humbug This Scrooge of Christmas presents, I have become Laughter and cheer have gone and moved on Now with families of their own, while I sit all alone Only memories of Christmas passed, fading away With time disappearing along with Santa’s Sleigh Twinkling lights with blown bulbs tangled and twisted Christmas cookies have become a piece of gum A once built snowman now lays flat upon the ground Coal eyes now keep me warm his carrot nose, in a pan The Christmas that was, no longer shall be, all that is left Is Me Yet, Thankful I am, for those lost memories, without them, Christmas, would not be, inside of me. Contest: Catharsis Sponsored By: Silent One Dated Created: 12/01/2020

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Date: 12/12/2020 6:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Bobby!!!
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Date: 12/11/2020 8:29:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A"Wonderful" write from the years. Memories and Blessings from all the past Christmas's is what we have left. Enjoy your win with blessings.....................
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Date: 12/11/2020 2:48:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Bobby :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/10/2020 10:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Bobby May
Date: 12/10/2020 10:13:00 AM
Thank you Silent One!!
Date: 12/8/2020 9:07:00 AM
Truly a gut-wrencher, Bobby. Superb entry for the contest. Season's best, Gershon
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Date: 12/1/2020 6:15:00 PM
As I get older, Christmas has dwindled from extravagant to worth the work to a quiet evening at home. Thus your poem has reassured me that there is nothing odd about it,that it is a natural progression.
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Bobby May
Date: 12/1/2020 6:22:00 PM
I want this progression to go back about 30 years lol

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