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The Park Bench At Christmas

Once more it is Christmas I'm sitting alone. No warm voice to greet me, No sympathy shown. The silence is piercing The air crisp and cold, Hot tears of deep sadness I cannot withhold. The park is deserted There's not a soul near For warm homes are sharing The Christmas time cheer. Oh, sweet little robin You too look forlorn. We'll comfort each other This cold Christmas morn. I'll give you some crumbs Whilst you sing a sweet air. One gift for another This Christmas we'll share. My fleeting companion Has now flown away. The bench is my home On this bleak Christmas day. 12/12/18 'The park bench at Christmas contest' : sponsored by Sara Kendrick - (picture 4)

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/18/2018 8:28:00 AM

Emotive and expressive winning work. I am glad that you chose to put it in my contest. I can think of many reasons why a person/persons would be unhappy on Christmas morn like grandparents whose children are all grown and living their lives with their children or parents who are in the empty nest stage of life or a newly divorced individual. Any of those would be in a positive to be sad on Christmas day. Congrats on your win. Sara

Jan Allison

Date: 12/17/2018 3:25:00 PM

such a touching poem I love the stanza with the loneliness broken by the robin and the bird singing after being fed. many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/15/2018 1:21:00 AM

Oh, sadness well written and touching - it got me. All the best ... CayCay

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/13/2018 1:39:00 AM

This struck me as sad, and yet, I feel no sadness about being left alone myself on any day, including Christmas as I LOVE being alone. I am so great at entertaining me, and there is no compromise. I was shocked that I felt sad truthfully. So well done my friend!

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/13/2018 1:04:00 PM

Thank you Caren. I too enjoy my own company but equally, love having the family home for Christmas. I had the tune to 'So this is Christmas' by John Lennon in mind as I wrote it!

Paul Callus

Date: 12/12/2018 4:27:00 PM

Your take on this picture theme is lovely and touching, Wendy. How sad it is for somebody to be all alone on Christmas Day! ~ Regards // paul

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/13/2018 1:07:00 PM

Yes, if that isn't their choice of course. I've left it to the reader's imagination to 'decide' why this person was in this unhappy situation! Thank you for all your kind comments throughout my short time on this poetry site,Paul.