I've Lost Christmas (poem) by Regis Auffray on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 20, 2017

Your writing always has a message and I understand what you are saying. Time has a way of changing many life events and it's a sad truism in todays society. I still love Christmas and when the season nears, my heart still rejoices and I feel that excitement once again that was with me during my childhood days......M

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on December 20, 2016

INDEED, THERE IS NO DISRESPECT INTERPRETED IN THIS WORK, REGIS, BUT A PINE TO ONCE EXPERIENCE ALL THAT CHRISTMAS IS REALLY ALL ABOUT. I LOVED IT AND I'M SAVING IT. THANKS FOR SHARING. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by lois christensen

Reviewed on August 19, 2014

Christmas Joy comes but once a year and it's not the same as when I was a child.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)

Reviewed on January 21, 2009

Hi Regis
Religion aside, as we grow older, how can we renew the magic of the season? It's not an unhappy time, just the same old, same old. We've gone as far as not eating a traditional meal any more. We cook new recipes from all over the world. You've given us a lot of food for thought. Well done, cheers! Liz

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on December 28, 2007

Regis,

I can't help but relate to this piece. Christmas hasn't been a happy time for me in years. Thank you for sharing this. Hugs:) Sheila

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price

Reviewed on December 26, 2006

I loved the last part of this poem and thank you for taking the time to translate. excellent. Liz

Reviewed by Lew Duffey

Reviewed on December 23, 2006

I am glad you pointed this one out to me. I had missed it. Yes, we are to quick to think of Christmas as a day for presents or just another of many holidays. Maybe that is why People find it easier to say Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas.
This was a great piece of work.
God Bless,
Lew

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on December 21, 2006

Happy Winter Solstice Day to you

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on December 21, 2006

You make valid points in this poem, Reg: the commercialization.
We see and hear the commercial "bling-bling" of Christmastime, but that is not what is in our hearts. Do fireworks really represent our 4th of July? Does a box of candy represent our love? Do colored eggs represent The Resurrection? The truths of each of these holidays is so much more than the 'trimmings', if we only remember...

Glad you pointed to this 2004 poem...

Micke

Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick

Reviewed on February 6, 2004

well done

Reviewed by Poetry Deborah

Reviewed on February 4, 2004

Beautiful and so well spoken (ooops, written). So much tinsel and pretense now...but I do still believe in the spirit of Santa Claus. Christmas is for sharing, being thankful and caring about each other. So many have lost the ability to do that in their competition for "things." Awesome piece, Regis, so well said.

Deborah :o))

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on January 15, 2004

Oh, I can relate to this one, Regis. All the magic, the anticipation, the sense of festivity, the special atmosphere that transformed the whole city of my childhood...I've missed all of it during all too many years.

Gina

Reviewed by Tami Ryan

Reviewed on January 4, 2004

Wonderful finale.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on January 4, 2004

c'est manifique, mon ami! tres bien!! (((HUGS))) and love, ton ami en texas, karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on January 3, 2004

"By the light of the stars
I shall find Christmas once more"
profound poem, Regis. Insightful and so much truth

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on December 27, 2003

Stunning

Reviewed by michael horetsky (Reader)

Reviewed on December 27, 2003

Regis...Well done Sir...Most humans i am sure feel this...The meaning blurred by the dollar...It is what is inside us all that makes or breaks us...Keep the faith their is a world of humans few to be told but they are around..Must look harder now though as the dollar seems to be the animals bottom line... I hope you have a great holiday season and wish you and yours all the best...

Reviewed by E. Richardson

Reviewed on December 26, 2003

I can relate to this, Regis...the emotions evoked in this work mirror my own.
Excellent job here.

Reviewed by jan nunn (Reader)

Reviewed on December 26, 2003

I agree with you here Regis..I lost christmas this year,for the first time,but I found bits of it within friends and family and the quiet time of meditating and reading.all is not lost :)

Reviewed by June Thompson (Reader)

Reviewed on December 25, 2003

much admired

the view from here as some has said

so much is lost today in all the commercialism holidays bring

thanks for sharing

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip

Reviewed on December 25, 2003

Great write, the translation has so much truth and beauty.
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on December 25, 2003

Regis....fantastic write....BHUWAN

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on December 25, 2003

It Is Only In Your Heart,i.e. COMPASSION!

. 3 Years Old Awaken To See My Mother Take Presents Out Of Closet Never Believed In Sant Claus Either!

TRASK

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)

Reviewed on December 24, 2003

You are so right..sad really.....a wonderful needful poem.....May I wish you the warmest of wishes for this season Regis.......ty, Dani

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on December 24, 2003

Hope you do find it, Regis. Wishing you a wonderful Holiday!

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on December 24, 2003

Regis this is exactly what is occurring
in our soiety and it's been an ongoing madness
for some years now.
my meaning of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Christ

Merry Christmas To all At The Den

William

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on December 24, 2003

This is actually so very true Regis!!

The true meaning of Christmas are overwhelmed by commercials and stuff!!

But Merry Christmas anyways....have a bright day okay!!

Warm love Tinka

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on December 24, 2003

How beautiful, Merry Christmas to you Regis and a new year of peace.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on December 24, 2003

I guess I'm still a kid. I haven't heard but two Christmas carols on the tube. Seems they aren't playing them this year. I still look forward to Christmas Mass where I can share my love with my Saviour and my fellow attendees. Christmas is about love for God and each other with a giving heart. May all find peace in their hearts and share your love with someone even a complete stranger. Merry Christmas

Reviewed by John Bidwell

Reviewed on December 24, 2003

I can relate. Christmas is fully lost and a source of great pain to me. Chores and work will keep me busy and should mostly keep my mind off it.
I love the image that a power failure could bring it back. Christmas could exist for me...but it is drowned out.
John

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on December 23, 2003

My friend, I once lost Christmas too, and it was the best damn thing that ever happened to me, my spirit became alive once more, I was cheerful and full of joy. I was filled with a sense of peace, it was then that I realized I had found the true meaning of Christmas (by the way the Vodka helped tremendously).

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on December 23, 2003

Beautiful poem Regis!!!!!

Reviewed by Crystal-Rain Love

Reviewed on December 23, 2003

I was just having a conversation with a man at work about two hours ago about how I feel this exact same way. I just wish I could see Christmas through a child's eyes again. Christmas meant so much to me back then. Even though I have small children, it seems that the world has changed so much that it's even taking the joy out of Christmas. Thanks for this poem. At least I know I'm not alone. I hope that next year is better for us. Better yet, hopefully these next two days will be merrier than expected!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 23, 2003

Regis, I wrote an article on the same theme;-)I agree with you!
I always admire anyone who can write in two languages. This is very well done!

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on December 23, 2003

I lost Chirstmas too. I wonder how many people really know what Christmas is for? It's turned into a pagan (Not acknowledging the God of Christianity) holiday for sure..
Thanks for sharing, and I know you knew what pagan meant, but many don't.