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This Winter

Who will keep me safe and warm this winter, Who will bring my heart in from the cold? When I am feeling sad and blue this winter, Who'll touch my cheek and seek my hand to hold? Who'll kiss my lips and wrap soft arms around me And whisper loving words I long to hear? Who'll know when I'm alone and come and find me And tell me there is nothing more to fear? I'll try to keep my heart alive and open, Though I feel it growing smaller day by day. But as long as there's a spark, I'll keep on hoping That this winter love will come again my way.

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Heidi Sands

Date: 1/13/2025 1:02:00 PM

I wish you a happy winter Jim. I can feel thos poem :)

Jim Slaughter
Date: 1/18/2025 10:26:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. Hope you have a good one, too.

John Read

Date: 1/7/2025 3:45:00 AM

Hi Jim, since my wife passed away I've spent the last few winter's alone, it's the memories that keep me warm now days.

John Read
Date: 1/8/2025 10:27:00 AM

I've been a moderator on Familyfriendforum for 11 years, my username on their is PrinceCharles, have a look in sometime.

Jim Slaughter
Date: 1/7/2025 10:12:00 AM

You're very fortunate to have those memories, John. Thanks for stopping by, and, yes, I was a member of FFP for a while, a few years ago. Might be so again, one of these days.

John Read
Date: 1/7/2025 3:46:00 AM

Jim were you ever a member on Familyfriendpoems.

Michael Tor

Date: 12/31/2024 2:44:00 AM

Jim wishing you hope and a special someone to come into your life and bring your spirits up.Just a suggestion there is a great dating sight for seniors Seniorpeoplemeet. Give it a shot there are others that feel like you do. You have nothing to loose but to gain a friend. God bless you my friend and hoping the best for the New Year for you...

Jim Slaughter
Date: 12/31/2024 10:07:00 AM

Thanks for the read, Michael...and the tip...Happy New Year!

Silent One

Date: 12/22/2024 3:30:00 AM

I hope love will come your way.. Nobody wants to feel like winter during this time of year...

Jim Slaughter
Date: 12/22/2024 10:37:00 AM

Thanks, S O...but I'd settle for a strong case of "like", at this point. Winter is my all-time least favorite season.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/21/2024 11:57:00 AM

Very poignant, Jim! I’m glad you ended your poem on a hopeful note. I hope your wish comes true…

Jim Slaughter
Date: 12/22/2024 10:36:00 AM

Thank you, Ilene. Happy holidays!