Christmas Spirits

She tries to concentrate.
Christmas tree lights
carols, cards,
and gingerbread men.

But clouds gather
like an impending storm,
memories.
And she misses them.

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In all the joyful celebrations of the Christmas season, we forget that for some, this is a very difficult time of year.

JoHanna Massey December 10, 2018 / 1:16 pm

You are so right with this one. Time to be gentle with everyone, including ourselves. Thank you.

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- lillian December 10, 2018 / 1:56 pm
  
  Amen. ❤️
  
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V.J. Knutson December 10, 2018 / 10:06 pm

So true. An extra cup of kindness is called for all around.

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areadingwriter December 11, 2018 / 2:07 am

I agree. This poem is full of empathy. ❤

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mother wintermoon December 25, 2018 / 7:15 pm

Amen sis! Thank you.

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