Christmas Missing Poems

I pass it every day, a small brick house,
that's shaded by a maple tree in spring;
and underneath, the worn-out bench still sits-
awaiting to be used,...

Read More

Magic Blooms
of paint and paper...

You are still here. 
I know it, 
and feel it all the time. 
Today, 
I see it clearly. 
A small card,...

Read More

Empty Vase

We just met, 
and I know we are best friends. 
You will have to believe me, 
I don't have the strength or will to...

Read More

First Impressions
lasting thoughts...

Do you drink, do you smoke, 
do you toke, are you broke? 
What is important to ask, 
but more important to know. 

Did...

Read More

Sat here looking thru a stack
Of every I love you you gave
And I thank God for the good times 
Specially now you’ve gone away

First a...

Read More

Are You Out There

I pray every day of my life. 
Sometimes I am quiet,
and reverent. 
Most times I smile,
and laugh, 
as I tell Him secrets,...

Read More

Missing Flowers

There are no blooms on the table. 
Nothing in the vase by the window. 
Empty water, 
in the one near the door. 

Outside in...

Read More

December’s eminence claims enduring memories of bonnie, emerald rejoicing: exams ended, children cavorting, elders exulting, mangoes maturing, beaches beckoning, everyday evergreen, and richly radiant. It...

Read More

its been    all most a year
now christmas is near
your some where up high\
in  heaven in the sky
am in love fears
always
MISSING ITS
CHRISMAS...

Read More

Judging Others…
whimsical law?

It is a kangaroo court, 
and the clowns have just arrived. 
Dressed in suits and ties, 
eating pies.

They think they know best, 
they...

Read More

    The Missing Manger

The snow was whirling as they
passed the Church.
The boy, only six, asked his
mother,
"Where is the manger?"

How could she tell him what had
passed?
That the...

Read More

Keeping Still

The fire has burned low my love. 
I dare not move to fix it. 
You have fallen asleep against my chest.
I feel you breathing.
I...

Read More

The Drop

I put tissue in my purse.
Lens cleaners for glasses,
a half handful of suckers.
a kid’s book, colors and even…
a doll,  and small train set.

I...

Read More

Lurking Darkness

Sleep now my love, 
you have earned a great rest. 
It has been hard on you.
It has been hard on us. 
There is still...

Read More

Missing You

The wind whispers and I focus my heart to hear.
Are you sending me your words? 
Your thoughts? 

I can think of nothing…but you. 
My...

Read More

Some Assembly Required

The house is quiet, 
and the children are asleep. 
They did not want to go, 
but I made them. 

Sugar cookies, candy canes,...

Read More

I’d once a lovely white cat called Billy
On Christmas nights she did things all silly 
Chewed red ribbons, climbed fir tree
Plucked the star on dancing...

Read More

Christmas House

Way above our little town
Sitting high upon the hill
The place we all  called Christmas House
And I think it sits there still

We used to...

Read More

Sad Christmases - Missing Lucy


Our 'grand-baby' pet, Lucy Cat,
   at Christmas time, so unforeseen,
      each day neath the...

Read More

She is hanging blue lights this year
The tree, only a fading green
No taste for red's demanding cheer
Tinsel listless, empty of sheen

They count the hours, full...

Read More