Christmas Memories #poetry
Daddy it’s been five long years
many miles many tears
Christmas the sweetest times
memories so clear
Paper Bag masked santa
a bug making set the next
we weren’t together often
but you made every moment last
I still have things on the tree
they were yours
now they are mine
memories yes sweet sir
you and I in younger times
Thanks to One Stop for letting me feature those who will not be with us this Christmas but are there in the lights and the sounds all the same.
This is poignant and lovely. Wonderful picture that you posted.
My father died 20 years and my brother not yet two. I have no living grandparents, and all but one aunt are gone. May those with family draw members near, and may our hearts always hold our memories of those we love.
Merry Christmas, Leslie.
December 23, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Glad you have the memories too – best to you
December 23, 2010 at 4:49 pm
what a tender verse moon…paper bag masked santa? interesting…have a wonderful christmas!
December 23, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I had a pic of my dad in a very sad Santa outfit the ‘mask’ was a reddish paper sack with cotton glued on
thanks for everything
December 23, 2010 at 4:49 pm
This touched my heart. ♥
December 23, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Aww you touched mine with kindness today
December 23, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Moondustwriter! With this posting (Oh! my) some readers will be crying, because of those memories so dear…and some not so dear. And even though you and he were not as much together made those time even more clear today.
The tree–without the Christmas annual tree we (well, I!) might have long forgotten those moments which span generations with significant keepsake items hanging. I loved this…so short, yet with such length. So sweet!
December 23, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Thanks Don – For Everything!!!
December 23, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Lovely memories my friend…thanks for sharing.
December 23, 2010 at 3:55 pm
They are the one thing you can hold on to – thanks my friend
December 23, 2010 at 4:46 pm
We are only left with memories and the warmth within it brings. Best wishes to you too, litle moon.
December 23, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Takes time – I know my friend is struggling this year with it all
December 23, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Such a moving poem of sweet memories! Merry Christmas, Ma’am!
December 23, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Glad you liked and appreciate the kind words – always
December 23, 2010 at 7:58 pm
What a lovely tribute to your father….great photo too…Have a Beautiful Christmas with your family…bkm
December 23, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Thanks sweetie – I love that pic my son has a similar profile
December 23, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Liked the way you used “Daddy” to imply your inner child, as though the imagery was so vivid, that you were actually transported back to that innocence of childhood. Thank you for sharings this.
Merry Christmas one and all.
December 23, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Dear, dear girl, that is so lovely and so sad. It’s a wonderful tribute to your Dad. Losing a parent right before the holidays leaves a place in your heart that always aches at this time of year. You know that I know.
I hope that you and yours have a warm and wonderful Christmas.
BIG hug to you!
December 23, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Love a hugs back
December 23, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Liked the way you used “Daddy” to imply your inner child, as though the imagery was so vivid, that you were actually transported back to that innocence of childhood. Thank you for sharing this.
Merry Christmas one and all.
December 23, 2010 at 8:44 pm
I guess I never changed over to Father
December 23, 2010 at 8:46 pm
It is bittersweet to pull out those memories and hold them in your hands Leslie. The sweet is there mixed in with the tears though. Keep those smiles close while the tears fall. They will be with us yet. Merry Christmas
December 23, 2010 at 9:30 pm
yes too true
December 24, 2010 at 7:45 am
Merry Christmas sweetie x
December 23, 2010 at 10:58 pm
you and WS are the best!
December 24, 2010 at 7:45 am
beautifully poignant
December 23, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Thanks my friend – best to you
December 24, 2010 at 7:44 am
Beautiful tribute to your father Leslie, and agree with Maureen, drawing family near. Mine being so far…my phone…mail…cards….
I may write a Christmas poem…regarding…family. I wrote one in Associated Content, however is not being seen so much/not pertaining just to family…
Cherished memories sweet Leslie! Thank you! *hugs & well wishes for your holidays! All the days to come! ~April
December 23, 2010 at 11:27 pm
hope you write that poem – for them
December 24, 2010 at 7:44 am
What beautiful heart felt words of love for your father & your memories of him. It was tender piece to read. Warm Wishes to you Moon for Christmas & the New Year! His love will remain always alive in your heart & mind. Take Care!
December 23, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Hi again Moon…how do I follow you? I don’t know where to click
December 24, 2010 at 12:02 am
Oh the memories stay forever. Isn’t it wonderful. Very nice tribute my friend and I love the photo. Mele Kalikimaka to you and your family
December 24, 2010 at 1:33 am
Thanks Thom – best to you too
December 24, 2010 at 7:43 am
Lordy, you’ve been busy. You make me feel a slug. What great work you’ve accomplished while getting Christmas together and all the rest. This was so touching and sweet. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and a great new year. Thank you so much for coming into my life, sweet one. Gay
December 24, 2010 at 1:54 am
I’ve been sick so there is an upside – ha love ya Gay
December 24, 2010 at 7:42 am
Thanks sweetie means alot ~L
December 24, 2010 at 7:42 am
You are a love
and you are loved – and
from here there and everywhere
but now only
Merry Xmas from this Canary part of the moon…
HUGS!
December 24, 2010 at 8:15 am
you are a dear Dulce – wish we could go celebrate together
December 24, 2010 at 8:20 am
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December 24, 2010 at 8:54 am
Dulce -That is way to cool – you need to teach me to do that on my computer I do that in life all the time – Hugs
December 24, 2010 at 10:43 am
Merry Christmas MDW…..Galen
December 24, 2010 at 11:36 am
thanks and to you
December 24, 2010 at 8:48 pm
hi sugar– well, this is a tear jerker. I have a piece in the new oil & water anthology that just came out about my father I wish I could share w/ you– I’ll try to e-mail it next week. love, Jenne’
December 24, 2010 at 11:38 am
A poem for a love one is preciuos
you put your love for your Dad in such beautiful ways
December 24, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Thanks kodjo – good memories
December 24, 2010 at 8:48 pm
ahhh. whas a lovely loving poem.
“we weren’t together often
but you made every moment last”
nostalgia only really comes out properly like this at christmas…
all my love, glittering
xx
December 25, 2010 at 4:42 am
Good memories are treasured memories and it’s always nice to have something to remember loved ones by, whether it’s something tangible or simply a memorable time of the year, like Christmas.
I hope you had a great Christmas and wish you all the best for 2011.
December 28, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Thanks so much for your kind regards
memories and dreams
December 28, 2010 at 4:00 pm