Sue Mason Poet Narrative

Widow's First Christmas

Turkey's done
dressin'  turned out  fine
gotta stop thinkin'
gonna loose my mind.

     Presents neath the tree
     that boy is one big smile.
     Ain't gonna start cryin
     hold on for awhile.

          God I miss you honey
          each and every day.
          Christimas time don't make no sense
          since you gone to stay.

               Sure miss you carvin'    
               that laughter filled with glee.
               Can't get no Christmas spirit
               when you ain't with me.

May the Lord bless you
keep you safe and sound
We just havin' Christmas
done here on the ground.
   
     Happy Birthday Jesus
     take care o' my ol' man
     and we'll be doin'  your party
     just the best we can.

          Merry Christmas darlin'
          where ever you may be ....
           "Whatcha got there boy?
            A present for me ......  "

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Michael Jordan April 4, 2009 at 9:34 PM Sue this is an amazingly beautiful and wonderful poem that is such a blessing to read - Very strong you are and it just pours through the words like a river does after the rain - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ

Phyllis Babcock April 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM Congrats Sue on your poem being featured this week. This hit the heart. God Bless Phyl

Sue Mason April 2, 2009 at 1:02 PM The first one was December of 1971 and this was written sometime in the 1970's and first posted here a few years ago!! I've included it in more than one contest but funny it just showed up now ... smile ... Thanks so much for everyone's comments!!

Tyesha Ehigiator April 1, 2009 at 11:29 PM This is written beautifully, so many sad images linger on...Congratulations on the feature...GB Always, Tyesha

Vince Suzadail Jr. April 1, 2009 at 6:41 AM Congrats Sue on "Widow's First Christmas" being featured. The first one has to be the toughest. God Bless. Vince

Lena Townsend March 30, 2009 at 6:25 PM This is so well written that I couldn't help but shed a tear. It really puts the reader there. Congratulations on being featured this week it is well deserved. Smiles from Lolita

Sharon Winter March 30, 2009 at 4:35 PM Gosh Sue, this has just about ripped my heart out. Talk about effective writing. Congrats on an awesome featured write this week. Love, Shar

Carrie Richards March 30, 2009 at 3:38 PM This is so heart wrenching....excellent portrayal of a holiday without one's love. Congratulations on this featured poem. ~ Best wishes, Carrie

Laura Mckenzie March 30, 2009 at 1:50 PM So sad , Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura

March 30, 2009 at 12:13 PM Blessings to you for sharing this inspirational poem with us. The emotion comes through your words in a powerful way. Congratulations on being featured this week. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen

Raul Moreno March 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM Sad poem Sue, congrats for being featured this week...Raul

Trudy Diane Rider March 30, 2009 at 9:51 AM Sure made me cry with this one! Christmas hasn't been the same since my Dad passed away either...Congratulations on being featured this week! ~Trudy~

Brian Strand March 29, 2009 at 11:57 PM Congrats on your feature this week Sue.Rgds Brian