The spirit of Christmas past
invades my thoughts:
cutting our own tree,
family all together,
making home-made ornaments,
baking cookies,
wrapping small presents,
excitement of the season.
But last year holds a special place,
my time with my dad
for his final Christmas;
we already knew
there wouldn’t be another one;
so I went with silly things
for lots of surprise and laughter,
‘toys’ he would never expect
A giant Rudolph, horns all lit up
twinkling merrily as he danced and sang
to “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”;
the surprise on his face
when he unwrapped that,
I’ll never forget;
of course, the wacky neon-yellow chicken
than danced all over the floor
to the song “macarena”
was a close second.
And my mother, who had Alzheimer’s,
petting the reindeer,
telling us all to catch those chickens
as somehow they had gotten out again,
glimmer of her past life
growing up on a farm,
sifting into her lost memory
as she watched that chicken
dancing in the middle of the room.
Even all the good memories
of Christmas as a child,
can’t replace the special time
of your ‘last’ Christmas with a loved one.
Author notes
'magic'
username: aboomer
I have a lot of good memories as a child - but I think the last year with my dad, and mom, will always hold special memories.
(I just liked that picture - found on Google search)
Please tell me what you think
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Oh my gosh I can't type
through the tears...
this moved me
to my core
~Pastel
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poignant write hun... a reminder to make the most of every special occasion with those you love... some fantastic memories there
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thanks Rob - glad you enjoyed.
It was a good day, great memories....
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This reminds me of that last year with my mama. She had Lou Gehrig. I bought her a life size barbie because she'd been wanting one for her doll collection. I'm so happy I did.
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Thank you 'daviscth' - glad you enjoyed this.
It was a fun day - good memories...
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This one nearly brought a tear to my eye, so well written and so obviously sincere, nowt else I can say.
Alex.
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Thank you Alex - it's a great memory for me now....
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Even though Christmas has passed, the title got me, I miss my dad, it's been 18 yrs ago, but on Nov 14th right before Thanksgiving. This was a heartfelt sentiment write. Blessings.
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Thank you 'Denerica' - I had a hard time with that holiday, but decided to make his last one, our last one, a fun one. Then this Christmas past, I was without mom also - and got my bad news. Holidays don't seem to like me much. (lost my gram on Thanksgiving a few years back, and also a younger brother at that time, too).
blessings
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That really sounds like a very nice special christmas memory
Those memories really make the holidays extra special.
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Thank you 'Hekate' - glad you enjoyed this.
yes, those memories are special - 2 christmas ago was my dad's last xmas, last year was my mom's - this year didn't go well either. I think we are skipping christmas from now on - or celebrating it at a different time of the year!
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Aw
I can understand
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Ah yes, treasured memories indeed.Well done.You have shared a special time with us all, Ros
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Thank you so much 'Gwenevere' for reading and your lovely comment. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
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Sis...this touched me so deeply. More than I could ever tell you.
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Thanks Az
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Wonderful
Extraordinary write, beautiful tribute to loved ones. Wow, how true and close to home this write is to me.
Vito
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Thank you so much 'DolceVito' for reading and your lovely comment.
I am sorry you can relate to this......
It is a beautiful memory for me, though. Both parents passed away in the last year, and this Christmas will seem empty without them....
best wishes
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Quite a moving tribute to your father. I am sure he is in a better place. THANKS for presenting this Christmas work with us.
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Thank you 'Pat...' - this year, both parents are gone (dad last year, mom this one)....
yes, they are both in a better place - still miss them, though...
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This is so moving! You have some wonderful memories to look back on. And I'm sorry this is a touch of sadness in your season this year!
A beautiful write for a beautiful picture!
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Thank you kiwi - glad you enjoyed.
My season always seems to have a touch of sadness or bad news - I am just praying that this year will be different - somehow, right now, it looks like another really bad year - but I hang on to hope....
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Sis...I was touched so deeply by this write...I am all weepy! Beautiful like your sweet soul!
Love~
Az
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Thank you Az - it is a good memory.....
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As the tears started to flow...I thought
"ahhh boomer, you've done it again!" I knew it was you...and what a wonderful way to end an era...with love and laughter!! So you! Thanks....not much interest in the contest...but who cares, when I can get one beautiful piece such as this one!
Be well and blessed, my friend...a wonderful stress-less holiday to you and yours...
love always,
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Thank you 'islekine'
best wishes to you and yours for a great holiday.
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aww...I like this Jan. You put a wonderful memory into words you will always cherish. Thanks for sharing this.
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Thank you 'Weezy...' - in the middle of grief, I stole whatever laughter I could...
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Beautifully penned hunni. Sounds like you had some crazy, but lots of fun presents there
You made yourselves some wonderful memories to look back on. A superbly penned piece, good luck in the contest
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Thank you LadyD - glad you enjoyed.
Yes, I have some good (but sad) memories....
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All memories are special, the first ones, and the last ones. This is very memorable, and I am sure it will never be forgotten. Thanks for sharing, as many of us will come to this stagge in our lives too. Easy to read and understand, heartfelt and sincere.
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Thank you 'grannyeri' for your lovely comment.
best wishes to you and yours for a happy holiday season.
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Your poem nice Jan I hope you have happy holidays and have a nice day
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Thank you Genna - I wish a very merry Christmas to you and your mother also!
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