by sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j.
Member since:
August 4, 2006

Christmas Memories

December 08, 2008 03:47 PM EST
views: 96 | comments: 34

The tree is up and softly lit

The chair is empty where you used to sit

Your stocking is hung upon the wall

But you're not here for me to wake and call.

 

 

A household of three, down to two

And Christmas still comes, even without you

I stare at the mistletoe you hung years ago

Although a remnant of ribbon is all that still shows.

 

 

On Christmas Eve,when the clock strikes midnight

(It was our special time, when everything seemed right)

As with years before, under the mistletoe I'll stand

Close my eyes, remember your kiss, and the touch of your hand.

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Comments: 34

B.B. B. Dec 8, 2008, 3:48pm EST
thats beautiful, thanks for sharing
Danielle P. Dec 8, 2008, 3:53pm EST
Beautifully done, it brought tears to my eyes.
Kerrell g. Dec 8, 2008, 3:55pm EST
Well done, Sheila!!!!!
*LORA* M. Dec 8, 2008, 3:56pm EST
A lot of us have been here. It does get easier. Good poem here
Lina :-p Dec 8, 2008, 3:58pm EST
Wow, what a sweet and touching piece. Hugs!
Lori C. Dec 8, 2008, 4:06pm EST
Wonderful and touching. Thanks for sharing.
Leah Christensen Dec 8, 2008, 4:07pm EST
Very nicely done!
Judy Kiser Dec 8, 2008, 4:09pm EST
Beautiful!
.* Sandi * Dec 8, 2008, 4:15pm EST
sharing your tears
hugs
DiAnA D. Dec 8, 2008, 4:21pm EST
hugs dear dear friend....
j - Frugal Mom - r. Dec 8, 2008, 4:27pm EST
This is wonderful! Merry Christmas!
rainne chandler Dec 8, 2008, 5:14pm EST
wonderful and so sad
Elaine S. Dec 8, 2008, 5:56pm EST
Beautiful and Very heartfelt Shelia.
J F. Dec 8, 2008, 7:02pm EST
Touching.
Amanda C. Dec 8, 2008, 8:08pm EST
That's a gorgeous Christmas tribute, Sheila. I always love reading what you write, even when it's sad....thank you for sharing it with us.
queen.susan . Dec 8, 2008, 8:24pm EST
a beautiful and touching poem, Sheila!!
You're in my thoughts.
HUGS!
Ladybounty ~. Dec 8, 2008, 9:56pm EST
so beautiful honey.....I'm sorry you're going through this......hugs xxx
Brittney R. Dec 8, 2008, 11:43pm EST
This made me cry.

It was very nice Sheila.
Sandy M. Dec 9, 2008, 12:08am EST
very beautiful poem Sheila.
Jodie B. Dec 9, 2008, 1:58am EST
Beautifully written.
edna r. Dec 9, 2008, 2:38am EST
Beautiful poem. Christmas is a time of remembering. Of course everyday is a time of remembering when and wondering if. Sharing your tears with you....
tiffany h. Dec 9, 2008, 11:38am EST
don't know what to say. it was very beautiful and it made me cry as well.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Dec 9, 2008, 12:50pm EST
Very sweet. It makes me want to cry.
Bob B. Dec 9, 2008, 6:06pm EST
That's beautiful, Sheila.
Virginia M. Dec 9, 2008, 8:31pm EST
I feel a gentleness, along with a bittersweet sadness in this wonderful poem of rememberance.
J R B. Dec 9, 2008, 10:22pm EST
This is beautiful, Sheila.
J R B. Dec 9, 2008, 10:22pm EST
Thanks for posting to Happy People
http://happpypeople.gather.com/
April H. Dec 11, 2008, 3:06am EST
Shelia

This is so beautiful, It has brought tears to my eyes. A big hug to you!!!
Abby N. Dec 11, 2008, 8:34am EST
Very nice poem Sheila. God bless you.
Abby N. Dec 12, 2008, 8:50am EST
Good morning! Thanks for posting to Image Points! :)
Amy C. Dec 15, 2008, 9:35am EST
awe Sheila this is beautiful!
Connie C. Dec 16, 2008, 6:45am EST
Keep your memories and never let them go. He will always be with you as long as your memories are alive.
sonia v. Dec 23, 2008, 7:04am EST

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