Tag Archives: Memories of Christmas Past

Puppy Love

Posted on February 4, 2014 by

See the puppy in the window Its nose pressed to the glass I hear a sigh Or do I just imagine What the pup is thinking Brown expressive eyes Stare back at me And I hear a whimper Or am … Continue reading →

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Count It Down

Posted on December 29, 2013 by

Christmas Day has come and gone The new presents put away Fond memories bring joyous smiles And happy times together Now the countdown For The New Year comes – One day closer till the end When Auld Lang Syne is … Continue reading →

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Christmas’ Reasons

Posted on December 21, 2013 by

What does Christmas mean to you? Is it presents and parties or families gathering together to give Thanks for The Child born in the manger? Is it lighting candles to help Santa and the reindeer find their way or lighting … Continue reading →

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The Angel

Posted on December 1, 2013 by

Finally decorating the Christmas tree Seemed wrong to do it before giving thanks For all the problems you helped me solve And all the times you just listened to me Happy memories slowly build To wash away the grief and pain … Continue reading →

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Now The New

Posted on November 8, 2013 by

Oh the Holidays filled with happy memories and sometimes tears But what kind of tears is the question Is it tears for the joy of memories past Or tears for the loss that evokes The loss of family and friends … Continue reading →

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Get Over It!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

The Eagles recorded a song entitled Get Over It and it was my theme song in 1995.  I slipped on ice in January of that year; broke my ankle, and then spent 8 weeks camped out on my sister’s couch because … Continue reading →

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Hidey Hole

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Hide away under the Christmas tree Among the colorful presents But remember — Do not tear the presents’ wrapping Or you’ll be banished next year From the tree!  

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Shopping

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Dashing through the mall On a Christmas present quest To find those perfect gifts.

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Just Around The Corner…

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

December is here which means Christmas is just around the corner.  I don’t know what Christmas means to you, but it conjures up all kinds of emotions and memories for me.  Some of the memories are good:  childhood memories of … Continue reading →

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Holiday Reflections

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

Tinsel on the tree, but how to do it — Haphazardly throw it high or Gingerly lay it atop the branches and … Let it trickle down Like ice cycles to the ground. And what of the lights? Wrap the … Continue reading →

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