Jan Allison Poet Nonet

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Sad Christmas Without You

There’s an empty space at the table
I have a ready meal for one
It’s the first year without you
I can’t prepare a meal
Now I’m on my own
I’m grief stricken 
Sweet angel 
I miss 
You. 
This
Christmas
I’m alone.
My family
Live so far away
They sent me some presents
But they remain un-opened
There’s bound to be white handkerchiefs …
They’ll be useful to mop up my tears. 

Checked with how many syllables - 45 per stanza

It’s Christmas Time Again Contest
Sponsored by Broken Wings

11-28-17

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Beautiful Scars December 20, 2017 at 10:45 AM so sadly beautiful sweet Jan, congrats! :)-luloo

Subimal Sinha-Roy December 20, 2017 at 1:42 AM Congrats Jan on your win with such touching poem.

Constance La France December 19, 2017 at 12:15 PM Jan, congratulations on your win in my contest with this touching write, yes that empty place at the Christmas table is like a knife in the heart. Jan Allison December 19, 2017 at 4:49 PM Thanks so much Constance I loved the challenge:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues December 19, 2017 at 8:59 AM Once again I read your lovely write! So glad you won! A fave, a gem! Merry Christmas, Jan! Jan Allison December 19, 2017 at 9:20 AM Thanks Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Inman December 19, 2017 at 7:44 AM A great write Jan, full of emotion. Jan Allison December 19, 2017 at 7:56 AM Thanks so much James:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin December 19, 2017 at 3:34 AM Very sad. Sad done well, it worked - I was brought straight down! I am thankful for the day you embraced writing, Jan - your light at Soup has much meaning for so many, and writes like these continue to amaze/delight me. Thinking of you. Love ... CayCay Jan Allison December 19, 2017 at 4:19 AM I love writing with humour but do surprise with the occasional more meaningful poem. I can't believe how I have embraced writing over the last 4 years!:-) hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel December 4, 2017 at 8:45 AM Well, this is really sad and touching, Jan, sure to place high.:) I can't seem to write much recently.. Jan Allison December 4, 2017 at 11:41 AM My muse is on holiday too Jo, and i have so much going on in life at the moment which is keeping me away from soup... I never force writing I just wait for the inspiration to come back:-) hugs jan xx

Bonnie Hollywood-Cutts December 3, 2017 at 4:35 PM beautifully said. It brings back the pains of losing my loved ones. but brings back memories at the same time nice poem Jan Allison December 3, 2017 at 4:43 PM Thanks Bonnie:-) hugs Jan xx

Eva Christodoulou November 29, 2017 at 5:00 AM Lovely poem Jan, there is so much grief and loneliness throughout. The poem is so beautiful. Stay strong, it's a difficult time of the year xx Jan Allison December 3, 2017 at 4:42 PM I have been to more funerals this year than ever before, i feel for my friends who have lost their loved ones:-( hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier November 28, 2017 at 10:03 PM Awesome poem. The word 'mop' in the last line, surprises yet is SO perfect ... it's unpretentious, it's something a woman normally does alone quietly humbly without fanfare. Extremely touching poem, Jan. Jan Allison November 29, 2017 at 12:53 AM Thanks line:-) I do appreciate your comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper November 28, 2017 at 9:28 PM Stunning , Jan, no luck for you it is a winner already Hugs Jan Allison November 29, 2017 at 12:52 AM Thanks Eve, I don't worry about contest 'wins' any more as long as I write and get a few reads and comments I am happy:-) hugs to you and Sonny:-) hugs Jan x

Donna Loughman November 28, 2017 at 7:56 PM Sad but so on point and universal for all whom experience the holidays without our loved ones... thank you for posting! Donna Maria:-) Jan Allison November 29, 2017 at 12:50 AM Thanks so much Donna, I am sure there are many that can relate to the poem in some way:-( hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley November 28, 2017 at 7:26 PM Jan, such a deeply sad and heartfelt write expressing the profound grief experienced by those left behind in the first year of 'firsts' without you'.. Beautifully expressed in poignant melancholy, your poem touched my heart and soul.. Good luck in the contest! Jan Allison November 29, 2017 at 12:51 AM Thanks Susan:-) I know many find Christmas such a difficult time:-( hugs jan xx

Old Buck November 28, 2017 at 7:01 PM Jan: One more time you prove your wide range of writing talents. I could never do that. I'm strictly a "rhyme line 2, skip a line, rhyme line 4 kind of old rhymester. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. Good luck on the contest. oldbuck Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 7:06 PM I have always loved writing in rhyme that's probably why I love writing limericks so much, but the contests have made me challenge myself to try different forms and I learn something new every day. Its amazing that as a result of my hubbies cancer surgery i have a hobby I love:-) I have never been creative so it is a little bit of a shock how I have embraced writing:-) hugs jan xx

Ralph Sergi November 28, 2017 at 5:06 PM In the end, there is nothing as a family. You touched on that very well, Jan! Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 5:13 PM I've been to so many funerals this year Ralph ...we have one on Thursday and another that hasn't yet been arranged, there are so many who are sad and lonely this year:-( hugs Jan xx

Kevin Shaw November 28, 2017 at 4:12 PM People who live alone, become more aware of their loneliness at Christmas. Christmas commercials on TV serve constant reminders that Christmas is for happy families. Loved your special poem, good luck in the contest, regards as always, Kevin xx Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 4:25 PM Thanks Kevin, yes the commercials always show happy families, maybe they should focus on the lonely side of Christmas too:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues November 28, 2017 at 3:04 PM A great ending. The handkerchiefs and all! GL in contest! Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 4:23 PM Thanks Kim, it seems many father's get given handkerchiefs at Christmas I know when i was small I used to get them for my dad.-( hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen November 28, 2017 at 1:59 PM - A sad poem with a great shape ...I do not look forward to Christmas ... there will be many chairs available this year - Luck in the contest, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 4:22 PM It is not a happy time for many Anne-Lise - your first as a married lady so it will be very special!!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong November 28, 2017 at 1:56 PM Your sad poem reminds me of those who have a difficult time getting through the holidays Jan. A well written Etheree! : ) Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 4:21 PM Thanks Connie - the soup form said it was an nonet, the etheree has an extra line, maybe because I centered it makes it look like that form:-) hugs jan xx

Charlie Smith November 28, 2017 at 1:24 PM Lovely but so sad. Time waits for none of us. This time of year is so difficult to be alone. Peace be with you Jan... Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 1:25 PM It is a sad time for many Charlie:-( hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso November 28, 2017 at 12:54 PM Even sad is a beautiful poem, like the form! Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 1:01 PM Thanks Arthur I like to center the form as it looks like an hourglass ... sadly the sands of time are running out:-( I wrote the poem several days ago but try to only post one poem a day as long as a contest isn't filling too quickly:-)hugs Jan x

Judith S November 28, 2017 at 11:11 AM Such a sad poem Jan. Melancholoy and sadness is a theme for so many around the holidays. Good luck in the contest! ~Judy Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 11:25 AM Sadly it is not a happy time for many:-( hugs jan xx

Arturo Michael November 28, 2017 at 10:52 AM You made me smile, "There’s bound to be white handkerchiefs …" All the best to you Jan... Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 10:57 AM I couldn't resist that line Arturo as it seems to be a traditional gift to get 'dad' !:-( I have been to so many funerals this year .. another one on Thursday and one that has not yet been organised yet. It's a vry difficult time for many:-( hugs jan xx