Constance La France Poet Verse

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Memories of Christmas Past

Frosty the snowman visited,
all my windows with snow trimming,
and beyond the snow is  f a l l i n g.
      It is beautiful-
      a winter fairy land!
   Oh, it is not right that I am all alone,
   and a tear falls down my cheek-  remembering,
singing Jingle Bells and songs off key.

Dad would dress up as Santa Claus ,
and elves helped him pile up all those toys.
I knew it was my Dad, ho ho ho,
     and Mom bought the gifts,
     but it was still  w o n d e r f u l.
   Oh, the sparkling tree and decorations,
   Mom was cooking and Grandma rocking.
I hold these "memories close to my heart".

And as I fall asleep this special Eve,
I recall a sled ride pulled by two giant horses,
flying through the woods-  sled bells ringing.
      Between my Mom and Dad, happy
      s n u g g l e d  under a blanket.
   This is a lovely memory I keep within, and
   on Christmas morning I walk in deep snow,
to lay red  k i s s e d  roses on their tombs . . . .

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November 26, 2016

Poetry/Verse/Memories Of Christmas Past
Copyright Protected, ID 16-853-124-0
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.

Written for the contest, Ho ho ho,
sponsor, Eve Roper

First Place

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Wendy Rycroft December 29, 2016 at 8:35 AM Congrats well-done xx

Eve Roper December 28, 2016 at 7:17 PM Wonderful Christmas story, Broken Wings, I enjoyed reading sad, but wonderful the way you wrote it. congratulations on your win : ) Hugs Eve

Constance La France December 28, 2016 at 2:57 PM This is my own poem but reading what I wrote on that last line stabbed me in the heart with a sharp dagger ... the reality of it is still hard for me still fathomless....it hurts so bad.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 28, 2016 at 7:21 AM - Christmas poems, always a pleasure to read :) - Congratulation on your win, B.W. :) - Happy New Year ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 28, 2016 at 3:42 AM Sad, but wonderful. Memories keep their love close. I am so glad you had wonderful one. Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem. Big Smiles, Dane Ann P.S. Message me more about that sled ride pulled by two giant horses. I bet that was as much fun as speeding down a hill on a John Deer lawn more...lol...probably more.

Elaine George November 28, 2016 at 9:43 AM Beautiful and heart-breaking. Christmas for me is always bitter-sweet. Thank you for sharing, dear Constance. Elaine

Keith Teaser November 27, 2016 at 4:02 PM Great imagery. Its gorgeous to see snow light up the dark..

Jack Horne November 27, 2016 at 10:27 AM aww, lovely write, my friend