December 16, 2025, entered in Constance LaFrance's Snow Fantasy or Christmas Nostalgia Contest
My topic: Christmas Nostalgia
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When Christmas nears, I reminisce about the ones that won’t be there for gift exchange and scrumptious meals. I visualize each empty chair. Then one by one, my picture books come off the shelves. I dwell upon the photos of my nephew, brother, Mom, and Dad. Dear God, they’re gone! Nostalgia can be friend or foe. At times like these, he is a friend who lingers only long enough to help me wipe my tears and mend. It’s time to load the gifts and food to share with all my family. No signs of grief will mar my smile. Just joyful love is all they’ll see. To honor loved ones we have lost, we’ll share the special memories that make us smile instead of cry. Our praises won’t be eulogies!
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