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Christmas is a special time of the year, but it can be very sad at times...

When I think about all the people... 
Who have newly saddened lives 
People who may have lost a spouse
Their husbands or their wives
 
When I think about the orphaned children 
The little girls and little boys 
Whom don't have either parent 
To give a wish list full of toys

When I think about the natural disasters 
The fires, winds and quakes 
And the lives that are ruined forever
Just like that, My god...for heaven sakes
 
When I think about those hateful bastards 
Who shoot bullets in our schools 
Killing all those innocent people 
Dear Lord, they must be Satan's fools
 
When I think about the unfortunate children 
Whom were born with special needs
I pray for their families, ever so dearly 
My heart, for them...it bleeds
 
When I think about all those people
Whom have sadness in their lives
Look at me, a full-grown man 
Tears are in my eyes
  
When I think about Christmas time 
I remember, some have it really bad 
So, I say my prayers...before I sleep
And I pray, your Christmas's...not sad 


A Sad Christmas-December 2018 Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Dear Heart 
12-4-2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 5/8/2019 12:07:00 AM
wow great writings, superb expression
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Date: 1/7/2019 6:55:00 PM
Hello Charles Messina, you are right not everyon has a happy Christmas,people with special needs have it hard. The homeless have it hard. etc. I hope their luck will change one day. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 1/1/2019 7:34:00 PM
Congrats Charlie on this winner! It is penned with such caring. Christmas can be a reminder of the sadness that surrounds us. The only thing we can give to those who suffer, is the gift of a prayer. Let us hope they are heard.
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Date: 1/1/2019 8:55:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra. There is much truth to your words my dear friend. Yes, Let's hope.
Date: 12/17/2018 2:55:00 AM
- Many factors can make Christmas an extra heavy time - Congratulations on your winning poem, Charles :) - Merry Christmas to you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Charles Messina
Date: 1/1/2019 8:54:00 PM
Thank you very much, Anne-Lise. sorry I just noticed this. Hoping you had a nice Christmas too hugs // Charlie :)
Date: 12/16/2018 5:49:00 PM
Charles, congratulations on your win in my contest with this sad but inspiring contest, well done ~
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Charles Messina
Date: 1/1/2019 8:52:00 PM
Thank you so much Constance, I'm sorry I just noticed this. Always a pleasure to place in your contests.
Date: 12/6/2018 8:43:00 PM
You have written such a sad but wonderful masterpiece with this one my dear friend! Such empathy and such hopeful wishing .. A fav...
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Date: 12/5/2018 3:43:00 PM
Charles, i find this poem, extremely inspiring, yet such sadness, you have penned a gem here, love it...
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Date: 12/4/2018 9:49:00 AM
you lift me with your sense of hope despite the trials we all face... what a beautiful melody,charles..huggs
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Date: 12/4/2018 9:20:00 AM
A very caring piece rendered with your familiar humanity, Charles, nicely expressed.
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Date: 12/4/2018 2:42:00 AM
A beautiful write; good luck in the contest, Charles. This was said in a really nice way. I believe you have covered everything. So sad, this world. So very sad.
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