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Absent Friends

 

 

 

I’ll try and be as honest as I can
and tell you what I feel within my heart
though every year I try a different plan
there’s longing that I know will not depart

Christmas is a time for family
though every year mine dwindles by a few
we still have fun and fill the air with glee
and revel in the spirit, strong and true

And every Christmas morn as I awake
I take a little time and spare a thought
for people that would cause my soul to ache
as memories of bygone love is caught

For out of sight may not be out of mind
reach out to feel the love of humankind

 

 

 

 

 

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I want to know what Christmas means to YOU,

I have lost a number of family and friends around the Christmas season over the years and i always think of them, more now than ever.

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  • moderndayvampire
    January 2
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    brilliant

    is touching,and i can amost see you sat on the edge of your bed on christmas morning.good luck.


  • SomeonesToySoldier gold member
    December 29, 2008

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    Christmas can be the hardest holiday when your not with family. I spent a few away from home when i was int eh military and it was never easy. Neer do you feel more lonely than around Christmas. I know too well the emotions that you masterfully placed in this poem. You did a great job as usual with they rhyme and the flow. I wish I could write sonnets as well as you can. I am learning though and you ahve been a great teacher. Incredable job again.


  • arafura gold member
    December 28, 2008
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    Great work!


  • hawkeslake gold member
    December 28, 2008

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    Oh this is so touching, and it rings so true with me. I lost my older sister on Dec. 27 in 2004, and although I still spent Christmas day with her family, her children and grandchildren, I still missed her so much! Yet I know she would want me to rejoice in the pleasure and laughter we shared. Your sonnet is beautiful and crafted so well -- a joy to read.


  • MichaelBe
    December 28, 2008

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    A strong message in a very nice write. It flows brilliantly with a finely executed iambic pentameter.
    Really great piece, and good luck in the contest,

    Michael


  • Sunshine Always
    December 28, 2008

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    Sue Christmas seems to be the hardest time of all sometimes. The absence of loved ones through this season is always hard.You portray this well in your excellent sonnet.bless you...mal


  • moonbumps silver member
    December 28, 2008

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    One thing is for certain dearest Suz you will never, repeat never lose me-
    Hilly xxx


  • cricketjeff gold member
    December 28, 2008

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    A sonnet with a wistful loving air
    With thoughts of all those little might have beens
    Your poetry is wonderful to share
    It clearly lays down everything it means

    It's hard that love can't last for evermore
    But all good things must end or so they say
    The reaper comes to level out the score
    And sometimes those we love are in the way

    But as the years go by new friends arrive
    And Christmas is a time for children's dreams
    We spend the time with those who're still alive
    And suddenly life's better than it seems

    I know that Christmas means a lot to you
    And now's the time to plan to start anew!


    Love the sonnet Sue


  • Patpowers silver member
    December 28, 2008

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    Thanks a lot Sue for sharing this and your feelings about this holiday. Good work on the poem! All the best!

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