Christmas won't be Christmas

This Christmas, I'll not put up the tree.
I'll not put up the outdoor lights
Put up those
Big bright red bows.

Maybe I'll get out my summer clothes,
Take a trip where
The snow and cold won't find me..
Lie beneath a tall palm tree
Where I can't see,
A single brightly lit Christmas tree..

It'd be just fine with me.

Or think about,how we loved this Season so.
We'd put on those silly Santa hats and bows
Wear them into town,
Make everybody laugh and smile.Hey,
weren't we the happy clowns?
Wish everyone A Merry Christmas,
Everywhere we'd go
And slip on the ice laughing
When we'd both fall in the snow.
Just one short year ago?
Just wish I could
Relive those days again..
But sadly,
Christmas just won't be Christmas,
this year,
Without you.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Dec 2018
About this poem:
Just feeling kind of down this time of year, since I lost my husband. Wasn't sure I wanted to post it, but just had to get my feelings out..

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trurorob
Sad, sorry for your loss QSF, but nicely put out there.
Rob x
EXRED
So sorry about your loss but your poem does bring some fond memories to you.

Sending hugs xx
niah9
It is a bad time for many who are alone, but facing such a loss as well......there are no words ……..QuietStorm……..you have many friends on here who will be thinking of you.....Kathy NZ teddybear sad flower
JimEee
Tis a heart felt Poem
Leaving a wet eye to someone
that has been down this road before
Sorry for your loss
JimEee
mcradloff
I've been to Canada twice and felt so safe. It is scary here. I hope you still have a nice Christmas.snowglobe reindeer
Happychatty1
Dear QuietStormF
My heart goes out to you and yours, your sense of loss is evidently great
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful yet sad poem that reflects the love you shared and tells of happy times sounds like you had a amazing relationship and friendship...one of true love
May your fond memories be of great comfort to you now and always hug teddybear sad flower
godsprincess
I understand. Since my Mom died I can't stand to put up the Christmas tree or decorate and she passed away 10 years ago Aug. 5, 2008. I started my own decorations of putting a battery run white candle in each window of the house. Bright lights and cheerful music just isn't the same. Peace and quiet rules the day for me. My heart goes out to you for your lose. Take care.

Kathy sad flower
Nuwahri61
Hi QSF.......Sorry for your loss........this is a very touching write .......thanks for sharing ......regards NU sad flower
Yankee4you
So hard sometimes to celebrate a season whose central theme is "Joy", when you just aren't feeling it. You captured those sentiments so well.
Geoff43
This comment come to you with real love.......... I know this pain........ I haven't put up a our christmas tree for years........ it does not go away teddybear
QuietStormF
Thanks so much to my special place I have counted on since the day I joined this group .. well let's just say., way back in the beginning.. You bring me to tears with your heartfelt words. I have and always will consider this my online home.. and I am sorry I am not as involved as I once was.. but I love this corner and all of the wonderful poets here, Love you all! teddybear
candykid
I so too know the feeling of when the thrill is gone. The people that loved you, still love you more than ever. purple heart
IrishMan63
A very touching story with deep emotions. Loved it, thanks for sharing.
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