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A Christmas Tale Remember long ago, that Christmas of white when we said “I do?†Twinkling lights of red and blue, stars like bright diamonds on drifts of snow. Remember how you wanted our children to believe in Santa forever? So they believed till you were ready. They knew it was you outside their window singing ho, ho, ho. Remember how we laughed when we put the Barbie doll house together inside out? We went to bed at three and the children woke us at five with a gleeful shout. Remember you were snow deluged and wind buffeted as you made Reindeer tracks in the yard? You fell in the flower bed, so we laughed and tried to be quiet so the kids wouldn’t know. Years pass, the children grow, mirth echoes off empty rafters and trees wear their winter dress. Remember making love in the glory of extraordinary silence? Remember how I cried when you took your final breath? I do |
This Poem was Critiqued By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2006-12-28 20:19:55
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Marilyn,
How simply lovely again a 'special' poem full of loving, happiness, and yes sorrow.
What a great guy you had there.
You are one of the lucky few to have known that love!
I never had it...
Your memories will sustain you forever.
Merry holidays,
Dellena