The Mood at Christmas (poem) by Mary Cochrane on AuthorsDen

The Mood at Christmas
by Mary Cochrane → (All Poetry by Mary Cochrane)
Saturday, December 11, 2021 Rated "G" by the Author.

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In loving memory of my father!

The atmosphere bursting with activity Laughing children, merry women Men jovial, drunk with 'Muratina', some with Tusker and the flamboyant with Johnie Walker The sad mooing of slaughter cows, fearful bleating of goats, loud clucking of chicken, all destined for the same fate Mixed with the merry of the atmosphere City returnees, diaspora returnees Accents mingling, some clashing New clothes both local and foreign A cocktail of foods, scrumptious sweets, refreshing drinks in plenty both soft and hard The mellow voices of Jim Reeves and Bonnie M broadcasting from the cassette players Exuberant children and mothers happily decorating the Christmas trees There comes that melodious whistling, skilfully humming Christmas carols We skipped and danced to my father's whistling - humming the 'Star of David' adroitly.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on February 13, 2022

I DID NOT KNOW THAT YOU HAD LOST YOUR FATHER, MARY...YOU'VE HAVE MENTIONED HIM IN YOUR POSTS FROM TIME TO TIME AND SPOKE ABOUT YOUR PRAYERS FOR HIM. NOW, AS YOU RECALL THE HAPPINESS AND FESTIVITIES YOU EXPERIENCED WITH HIM, MAY YOU BE CONTENT THAT GOD HEARD YOUR SINCERE, GOODLY PRAYERS AND HE IS RESTING WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by JoAnne Cromp (Reader)

Reviewed on December 25, 2021

So deeply sorry for your loss. May you spend eternity with him forever

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on December 13, 2021

Reminiscent of many Christmas parties past. Especially during the time of graduate school with so many international students attending parties and making them rich with their presence.

Ron

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on December 12, 2021

Rich with imagery and beautifully evocative.