Shadows of Christmas Past

One day a year darkness appears A looming shadow of reflection Alone without a family hearing carols sung Busy shoppers buying presents Children's eyes light up with glee Christmas tree lighting in town All the makings of Christmas joy All at my finger tips but out of reach No one to buy for or see children's smiles No one to kiss under the Mistletoe No Christmas dinner or sweet smells No present wrapping with golden bows No father or mother left, all brothers gone No Aunts Uncles or cousins no laughter singing songs No spirit of Christmas, my loved ones are all gone This one day a year I can only sit Reflecting on these shadows of Christmas past Alone New Contest: Second Chance Old Contest: The darker side of Christmas Sponsored by: Richard Lamoureux Date Created: 12/14/2019