Snapshots of their Memory

Wishing all my poetry friends a wonderful Christmas. For those who don’t celebrate Christmas , my best wishes.

once upon a festive month
festooned for all the street to see
the fairy lights adorned a tree
and outside too the lamps were lit

this year the cheer is in the shade
the house is empty void of life
yet I recall the laughter when
those neighbours giddy in their prime
celebrated Christmas time
with friends and all their family

yet now their days have come and gone
no longer present is their song
though lovely in our minds we hold
the snapshots of their memory

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

I love the line” the cheer is in the shade” which shows that this delightful cheer is simply a fond memory now…. It’s always lovely toremember what holidays were like years ago, so much light and joy… now it’s an empty space…. All that exists is Remembrances of long ago ….
Thanks for sharing dear Chris
Happy New Year!
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Happy new year dear Betty and a big thank you for checking this one out. Your reviews always appreciated.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

So are yours!!! hope you had a wonderful holiday!!!
Stay safe
Warm

[Soren]

Such feelings of nostalgia and a sense of sadness at the passing of time. Memories fade but pictures remind us and buried deep under such forgetfulness are emotions that surface with life's little reminders. A very emotive write Chris. Loved it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren. Pleased you enjoyed my poem. Have a very happy new year. All the best.

read moreThank you Soren. Pleased you enjoyed my poem. Have a very happy new year. All the best.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris ... the New Year is spent with our loved ones in mind. We pray for Peace and Love to be planted in their Memory... softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat for gracing my page with your presence. You are dearly appreciated. I hope 2024 is kind to you and Roger. All the best. Sending love across the pond.

Chris 🌹

[FGFRANKLIN]

I enjoyed your write. Life is shorter as the seasons move along. So many of my favorite Christmas stories revolve around simpler times when more value was placed on family and togetherness at Christmas than gift-giving and that was just an extended expression of our love for each other. The 11th commandment from Christ was "Love one another" I find it most relevant in the Christian expression of faith. Love offers offense to none because it always seeks goodness, kindness, mercy and truth. How lovely to have fond memories of what should be the most loving season of all. "For God so loved the world..."

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts after reading my poem Fabian. I appreciate what you had to say. All the best to you and yours.

Chris

[Soren]

Chris this is one of those poems that not only is a snapshot of memories but draws one in with its word choice and rhym that isn't rhym. The rhym comes in one's head from the tone rhythm not the words themselves. Wonderfully done.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren for your encouragement. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Zoe Richardson]

This reminds me of Sandi Patty song that begins, "She leaned with her head on the window, watching evergreen bend in the snow, remembering Christmas the way it had been, so many seasons ago..." The song tells the story of a lonely woman who has no reason to celebrate getting a visit from friends who chase away the loneliness. I remember the shock of trying to have a Christmas after all the children were grown and out of the house. It is a jarring, difficult experience. Thank you for this lovely poem. It reminds us that some among us have more memores than reasons to celebrate the holidays.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Zoe for a lovely review. The lyrics to that song are beautiful. Yes a reminder that Christmas can be a lonely time for some. Fortunately, I have a wonderful family. All the best to you for 2024.

Chris