I sit watching my last name steal my thoughts
as it stares back in shades of gray.
Your life now etched in stone,
“Cirelli”
has become the face I place visits upon.
A crucifix now your door stopper,
and everything I ever dreamed to become
is engraved in my
vision.
I now plea with a 4 foot rock
and place my prayers
upon a soul
wrapped in stone.
Today I placed a mini tree
above the place that you rest,
hoping to place joy upon your spirit.
Christmas was your favorite,
and if I could,
I would light up the Heavens for you.
I would decorate the gates with
memories,
bloom poinsettias
in your scent.
I would wrap your hugs around my heart
like a bow
turn your halo into a wreath.
I would carve you candy cane wings.
I would tinsel time.
I would wrap your dreams in garland,
play “O Holy Night”
just to finally hear an angel sing.
I would bring you the holiday you
loved the most.
fill ornaments with hope
so I could hang them from
my tree of life.
Before we parted again
I would give you my love gift wrapped in
eternity
And if God granted me one more wish
I would leave wishing that If only I could,
I would bring you
Christmas again.
Author notes
Merry Christmas mom
- AP Book Project 2 group list • next in list
A contest entry
- Christmas,Christmas,Christmas by horsecowgirl.
495 points, ended January 6, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Christmas Wishes? by Dragon Of The West.
700 points, ended December 16, 2007, 5 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - The Result Of Boredom: A "Whatever" Contest by Friday.
525 points, ended January 25, 59 entries
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900 points, ended December 28, 2007, 6 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Bring It All by Starlight-Owl.
1800 points, ended February 26, 132 entries
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Comments
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Christmas is for family -we miss them when this special time of year rolls round, as we always do each day. Liked the flow and the sentiments you share so well in these lines.Congrats on the gold in the contest.
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Christmas is never the same once you lose a loved one. The silence of that person is deafening, enough for everyone to see. You portrayed you thoughts and feelings extremely well in this piece. Great job.
Natalia
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Thank you for your kind words
-layne
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This is a very great poem. It's meaning is simply beautiful. Very very very excellent. Wonderful poem and best of luck. <(^_^)>
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Thank you for your kind words
-layne
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very nice
In the short time you have been here you have touched many hearts and with writes like this it is no wonder. Life doesn't seem fair, but we have to go on. This is very powerful and written very well. Sad story, but a good one. She smiles at you! Love and kisses, The Shaker
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Thank you for reading my work, and for all your heartfelt comments..I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a HAppy New Year
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Thank you for your entry
In Heaven Christmas is every day. For the soul is finally home where it belongs. A very sad poem with a lot of love in it.
God Bless and Merry Christmas
Tammy
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wow... great job on this one... anyway, best of luck in this contest! you did great!
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Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed!
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wow, this really hit my heart head on. it actually brouhgt tears into my eyes, wow. im am completely out of words to say. i just think that it is very touching, well done and good luck in the contest
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Thank you very much, this piece means a lot to me, I am glad it touched you
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this really good, got confused for a minute, but i'm on 4 hours of sleep which isn't good for me or anyone for that matter, but I went back and read it and now i get it . Anyhow this is really good i love how you bring christmas items into it and use it such as "I would wrap your hugs around my heart like a bow" I can just picture that happening. Best hopes for a wonderful Christmas.
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Thank you, much appreciated
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This very amazing. The emotions are great. You did a fabulous job writing this one! Thanks for your entry. Best wishes and Marry Christmas. Keep up the fabulous writing!!
~Horsecowgirl~
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Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so pleased that you enjoyed this piece
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Incredible. What a powerful poem. Great Job baby. The ending is unbelievable, I know how badly you want your mom here for Christmas again, I wish so much that I could make you feel better
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You do make me feel better baby, you always do
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I can only echo what the previous posters have said, that was trully beautiful,thanks for entering and good luck!
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Thank you!
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A very touching piece. It's good to know that our loved ones are in a better place but in our minds we still wish that they were here with us on these holidays. Wonderfully written my dear.
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Thanks Mo, I appreciate your comments
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beautiful n touching
though somewhat sad , it really speaks to me of your undying love for your mom. I think in wwhat you wrote u in fact brought christmas to her once more, u just need to believe she feel your love everyday my friend. very sweet words u penned here.
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Thanks for your read and kind words
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omg, Layne....what a beautifully worded, painfully emotional piece. This really moved me. It's so tragic and heartwrenching...all the sadder because we're in that time of year when family get-togethers matter most. I'm glad that God gave you the ability to articulate your thoughts through poetry...and I appreciate that you share your deepest works with me and the rest of us on here. Really good job, sis..
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SO BEAUTIFUL & CREATIVE!!!!!
Layne- This brought tears to my eyes because you have used your creativity so well in this piece and even though its sad to think of what you're saying it also makes me smile because I pictured every detail u mentioned! I loved it! This was one of my favorite lines...I would light up the Heavens for you.
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Thanks Chrys, "Light up the Heavens for you" was actually my favorite line to
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Christmas time becomes a little sad when we no longer have the physical of someone we love. Just because we lose them doesn't mean time stops nor do the celebrations although it seems at time they should, so we can gather ourselves for another assault on life without them.... I know these words and wishes... too well... but I also know we have special angels during this season....
Beautiful sweets... goodluck in the contests even though I know that's not why this was written
Karen
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Thank you Karen, your words are always so heartfelt and inspiring. You are right in that we have special angels, and thats what we need to hold onto. Thank you my friend.
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This is a great poem ...
and I don't really know what to say about it. It's almost too personal for anyone else to be commenting on. It certainly works on its own merits, and you've handled the premise very well. I can't really see much that you could change, or should. All in all, good job.
Thanks for entering, and Happy Holidays.
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Thank you for your kind words, I am glad you enjoyed this piece
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