The Empty Chair At Christmas

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The Empty Chair at Christmas
by Robert J (Bob) Moore

As Christmas rolls around again, we should take time to remember
to pause, and think of people, who were with us last December
Family, friends, and neighbours, who have left us since that day
an empty space within our heart, which will never go away

A place set at the table, for those who are not there
and as the family gathers, we say a silent prayer
remembering all the fun we had, when you were here with us
and knowing we must carry on, as you wonder at the fuss

Each year the list grows longer, of those whom we will miss
the hand we cannot hold, and the cheek we cannot kiss
but you are here, the memories flow, you would not want the sadness, so
we think of you, and softly say, we will meet again one day

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 9/15/2021 1:44:00 PM
This really spoke to me because most of our old family friends we would see at Christmas are now dead. Thank you for giving voice to what so many feel. God bless you, Robert.
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Robert J Moore
Date: 9/16/2021 1:47:00 AM
I thing this type of poem brings memories to many people. especially at certain times of the year, Thank you for thr comment Jennifer
Date: 1/4/2019 3:25:00 AM
I'm speechless! It's perfect! I lost my dear wife in August of 2017, so this is the 2nd Christmas without her -- thank you for your kindness in bringing this forth! God Bless You!
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Date: 1/1/2019 8:42:00 AM
This is a very touching poem indeed. I lost my Mother-in-Law in 2017 and lost father in 2018, I know the feelings...
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Date: 12/29/2018 7:15:00 AM
You must enjoy writing poems just like I do. Each poem will be new creation; Could be sung in an incantation; To music applied, And people cried, With much elegance and elation.
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Date: 12/28/2018 7:57:00 PM
What a heartfelt and meaningful poem, iconic for many holiday tables! Beautiful!
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Date: 12/12/2018 8:18:00 AM
Hello Bob, yes we will meet our love ones one day. I always think of a lost family member at this time of year. Have a nice day my friend.Nice to meet to meet you.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/15/2018 6:39:00 PM
Yes it is and also friends that passed.Have a nice evening my friend.
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Robert J Moore
Date: 12/13/2018 6:10:00 AM
thank you Darlene, it is a special time to remember loved ones who have passed
Date: 12/14/2016 10:17:00 PM
Bob, a lovely and touching poem for the Christmas holiday. Thank you for sharing. ~ Sonia
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Robert J Moore
Date: 12/23/2016 2:42:00 AM
Thank you Sonia
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