Broken marriage; Broken family and blues
Celebrations have new meanings for you
Seems the memories never quite fade away
As time goes by, tears fill my eyes on holidays
Celebrations, Decorations and Cheer
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Valentine's and Father's Day
As time goes by, tears fill my eyes on holidays
I remember all the things we used to do
All the cards that were signed "I Love You"
All the gifts that were shared Christmas Day
As time goes by, tears fill my eyes on holidays
Easter baskets with bright colored eggs
Trick or Treating; The candy we begged
Funny costumes in full masquerade
As time goes by, tears fill my eyes on holidays
Thanksgiving Dinners that were prepared
Carve the turkey then say a prayer
Seems the memories never quite fade away
As time goes by, tears fill my eyes on holidays
**(Slow Ballad)
Author notes
*pic. courtesy of Photobucket.com
Prompt:
I loved you like nothing could ever be lost.
I gave you my heart without a price or a cost.
The mistake I made when I thought it was true..
was sayin three words--- "I Love you."
The aftermath following a divorce--You have memories, both good and bad, but they are most prevalent during the holidays.--I remember the good times we had together during the holidays and that is when these memories surface.
In a list
A contest entry
- BROKEN HEARTED by DAMSELx.
300 points, ended March 13, 2008, 53 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Lost Valentines Day by KytKitsune.
450 points, ended February 21, 2008, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - OPTIONS! 8 OF THEM!!! by liduen.
600 points, ended March 21, 2008, 53 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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This is beautiful, even though it is very sad. It's such a shame that people have to deal with this. I'm so blessed to have a wonderful marriage this time around.
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This is so sad, what happens to holidays following divorce. It helps me to understand how some of my siblings feel, especially my oldest brother. As we become older, there seems to be fewer around the table and the tree.
A poignant poem.
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Aballard worthy of Gold, beautifully writte, sad and very sentimental in my mind, thank you for sharing... Congrats on winnings...
M
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Well written
A true, clear description of effects from decisions made upon holidays
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Excellent holiday poem and well deserving all its trophies. Long time, no see.
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This is so sad. I'm sorry that you had to go through this. Great job and good luck in the contest. Ps. Thankyou for entering and it was my pleasure reading it!
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I found YOU finally in a poem not you writing about a prompt.. I liked this was from your heart.
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i can feel you on this one! i have the same thoughts about the holidays! great job. thank you so much for entering my contest and i wish you the best of luck! NineTailedFox
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Excellent
Oh my goodness.
This is such a sad write.
I'm so sorry.
Congratulations on your most deserved Gold Trophy and two Honourable Mentions.
VERY well deserved.
Well done.
Keep up with the great work.
Keep on penning.
Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful talents with us.
*S* Cynthia
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you know you entered this in both of my contests right?
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Great repitition! The rhyming is nice and natural. This is a very sentimental and heartfelt poem. This is so sad and that feeling is very well protrayed. Good luck in my contest!
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Wonderful poem showing the darker side of family and the holidays, well done. This contest is for HM winners only, sorry, got to let it go. -
those memories do come and go
and i agre its during the holidays
it is sad
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Poor dear, this is so sad. It must be hell going through that, and I wouldn't know... It's a great write, with lots of strong points. The flow keeps up, which is good. It speaks with a voice, which is what I look for in a poem.
Best of luck in the contest.
~~AngelCatt
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It's so sad. Holidays must be hell for you. Thats sad, thanks forr entering and for showing such honest pain.
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This touches me in such a way, my mother and father divorced after 25 years of marriage. My brother and I were adults and my mom often tells me of how hard the holidays are for her. It is funny how you can open your mind to someone elses feeling by something that is mabey uniuqe to someone else. I have a new sense of awarness to how maybe she feels. Thanks for sharing
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Pain etched are your bitter sweet memories
All those holidays where once were filled with love now lay empty.
So much sadness felt in this beautiful penned piece
My heart feels so heavy when I read your words, and wish I could just give you this little
May one day these Holidays be filled with love again
Julie
xx
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I acnt read this without crying, I have never been through devorse, yet the memories of friends that have passed do surface when the hollidays come around, Thanks for the read, and blessings...Crystalgodess
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awww wonderful poem, good luck in the contest =)
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very beautiful and sad poem. Thank you for entering.
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I could hear piano music playing softly in the back ground as I read this and the line
" As time goes by--Tears fill my eyes on holidays "
played a a piano note of cegga maybe. or hm cegaac any ways a beautiful write.
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i really injoyed this write, thnak you for sharing it with me. it is so true what this poem states, really. I can realate to it alot esp when holidays come around. Sorry if you went through this.
i really like how you repeated the last line through out the poem, it really cought my attention
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So sad, and filled with genuine emotion. Im so sorry for all you had to go through. I too find myself in a bittersweet state of rememberance on those special days of the year. When I was a kid, I loved looking through my photo album. But now, I rarely get it out. Maybe because I fool myself into thinking those were better times. But the truth is, God can make all things new, if we take the focus off ourselves. I'm still working on that one. Thanks for sharing this piece.
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I enjoy your style with the repeatative line, it adds a force to the poem and makes your reader more aware of your voice.
Again, thanks for sharing,
Sue
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