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The Empty Stocking

There was a babe Not unlike others Who wished upon a star A Christmas wish Heard by most mothers As that’s how mothers are The child wished for So many things But most of all, his mom She faced alone All that life brings In sweet demeanor, calm On Christmas Eve Her tears did flow No money for a tree No gifts to wrap Just rags to sew A stocking, just for me And though there were Treats, precious few Some candies, fruit and such With love, it swelled Empty no more I cherish it so much

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/25/2019 5:05:00 PM

Hello Gentle Mike, a lovely ending to Christmas poem. Have a nice day my friend. xxxx-ooooo.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/25/2019 5:57:00 PM

Thank you so much Darlene, How sweet of you to comment!! Happy Friday xxoo

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/21/2018 3:17:00 PM

ohh, i am moved by your beautifully wrenching work, mike.. huggs

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/21/2018 3:26:00 PM

Thanks so much Nette xxoo

Constance La France

Date: 12/20/2018 7:24:00 PM

Mike, beautiful, this truly touched my heart, well done !

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/20/2018 8:09:00 PM

Thanks so much xxoo

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/20/2018 1:51:00 PM

Many of us, in my case it's my Mother, have parents, grandparents and other loved ones who have shared just such impoverished Christmas. My Mom got a penny and an orange. This is sweetly touching on what to many was a lived truth, this is relevant and emotionally lovely. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/20/2018 2:39:00 PM

Thank you so much CayCay, Love is the best gift xxoo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/20/2018 12:53:00 PM

I REALLY love this, Mike--so poignant! Janice

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/20/2018 1:40:00 PM

Thanks so much Janice xxoo

Silent One

Date: 12/16/2018 9:49:00 AM

A touching poem my friend..

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/16/2018 12:54:00 PM

Thanks so much Silent One!!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/14/2018 10:32:00 PM

The empty stocking of a mother’s love filled in such a precious way!

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/15/2018 8:09:00 AM

Thank it is, Thank so much Kim xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/14/2018 7:04:00 AM

With this poem you touch so many hearts who can relate to stories like the one you told here. It feels so real..a family will always treasure the company of each other..even if the stocking are empty. Well said, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/14/2018 9:16:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, you are so kind and you certainly do understand, I appreciate your support!!!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/14/2018 6:32:00 AM

What beautiful memories in this poem. There are ways to make Christmas happen without big dinners, presents or decorations; your Mom knew the secret.

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/14/2018 5:15:00 PM

She sure did, thank you M.L.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/13/2018 5:52:00 PM

A heartfelt poem Mike, it is such a wonderful gift to look back and see how appreciative we were with so little - yet we were probably emotionally richer than the children who have everything materially yet little attention from their parents:-( hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/13/2018 7:31:00 PM

I couldn’t agree with you more, thanks Jan xxoo

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/13/2018 4:17:00 PM

ohh, precious gift from your enchanting pen, mike... how uplifting!...huggs

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/13/2018 4:33:00 PM

Thank you so much Nette xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/13/2018 3:51:00 PM

What a special poem. Excellent Mike! :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/13/2018 4:33:00 PM

Thanks Heidi xxoo