Sacrifice : Lopez Christmas Love

S taying up late making 
tamales
A n afternoon poker game
C ramming together in a small 
house
R eminding the young ones 
how bad we used to have it
I nclement weather can’t keep 
siblings apart
F amily getting together, 
sharing great memories
I ntroducing my son to cousins 
he has never met
C radling the young ones as 
they try to wait up for Santa
E xpressing our love through 
cards, gifts, calls, sweets, and 
visits




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Inspired by brians contest "love 
came down"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Hey wonderful read.Yes I'm okie born and raised.Thank-you for you kind comments on my poems.Terrific family.Teresa
Goff Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 4:35 PM
extremely well done Abe! and thanks for your welcome comments! jimmy
Culverhouse Avatar
December 5, 2009 at 4:58 PM
great family story, enjoyed reading today!
Chircop Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 9:46 PM
A wonderful get together,excellent acrostic,i love the christmas season and you seasoned it well-Sharing cards,calls,visit ,sweets and more--Charma
Owens Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Really nice acrostic...Enjoyed...good luck in the contest...Marty
Sweetheart Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Wonderful entry Abe and good luck in Brian's contest... congrats on your featured poem of the week also... blessings.. luv.. Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
Devonshire Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Sounds like your family's Christmas gatherings are much like mine. Very interesting use of the acrostic form, Abe! Hope your book is selling well and wish you a Merry Christmas. Much love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Thank you Abe for sharing you excellent poetry with us all today. I enjoyed the read. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 8:14 AM
Dear Abe, Just to let you know, I received my medal today. What an honor and what a beautiful medal. Thank you again! I shall treasure it always. Love, Lainie
Haick Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 6:47 AM
Wonderful Acrostic, Abe. Sacrifice-family-inseparable! This is great! Peace and love, Audrey
Strand Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Abe .Rgds Brian
George   Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 3:40 PM
This brings back such precious memories, Abe. Wonderful acrostic! Thank you for your kind comments on my wiriting and in answer to your questions - no I have not received my medal as yet. When did you send it? Perhaps it is held up at customs. I will let you know when I receive it. Much love, Lainie
Richards Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 3:10 PM
This is wonderful, Abe!! The honest look of family togetherness....how lucky are we when we have this kind of family love!? (Not to mention homemade TAMALES!! mmmmm!!) ~ A winning poem, I'll betcha' a tamale!! Love, Carrie
Kendrick Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Good luck in the contest with this interesting write. Keep the magical pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
Moreno Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Nice acrostic, all the best in Brian's contest...Raul
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