... tried to make it Christmas for you, but
mine was unwrapped in the announcement
Daddy wanted a divorce. You were too
young to understand the tears running down
Mommy's face or the pain on Daddy's, of
having to pretend everything was normal
when the tinsel was tarnished and the lights
blurred by sadness; the present couldn't undo
the hurts of the past. Perhaps it was better
this way. For whom? Not for us, but we
tried to make it the best Christmas you ever
had: it was the last thing we could give ...
...honest and real poetic thoughts here Karla...and the sensitive sadness of childrens hopes...broken homes...broken holidays...broken hearts.
very well written...
John
the lament overflows your poem -- what a catch twenty-one situation if ever there was one -- celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and having your parents announce they could no longer remain together -- peace and love to you my friend -- JMW
The idea in this poem is really sad; yet, it happens all over the country every year. Thank God for that one parent who tries to carry on and make Christmas a good one for the children. A good write...
Karla,
Several key people in my life keep telling me to let the past alone. I can see I'm not the only one haunted. I think the past is hard to leave alone when there's no closure; or the memory is vivid, hurtful, or life-changing. A sad one. Love and Hugs,
Sheila
Wow Karla, this one sure tugs at the heart as many times Christmas can be very sad and lonely. Thank God he is always there to help us stand and endure whatever is throuwn in our paths...
Yes- you are so right. "Too young to understand..." (I'm 60 and I never undersood why). Merry Christmas and blessings to you - glad the past has passed.
I think that you find just the right words Karla, without overdoing it.
A few expressive details, a good picture and that little question "fro whom" that comes at the right time...
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In Christs Love
Michelle~
very well written...
John
peace and love, Carole~
Several key people in my life keep telling me to let the past alone. I can see I'm not the only one haunted. I think the past is hard to leave alone when there's no closure; or the memory is vivid, hurtful, or life-changing. A sad one. Love and Hugs,
Sheila
Be always safe,
Karen
You have the good habit of smacking me in the face, reality checks I badly need, we all need, and especially for the coming season.
John
Yes- you are so right. "Too young to understand..." (I'm 60 and I never undersood why). Merry Christmas and blessings to you - glad the past has passed.
A few expressive details, a good picture and that little question "fro whom" that comes at the right time...
Axilea
Love,
Cryssa
it's the children who all too often bear the pain.
-gene.
with gentle caring,showing your love!
Superb poem,Karla!
Love,
Eileen
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(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
You're on a roll dear friend . . . superb!!
Hugs,
Lance
Georg