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

[Gee]

Aye, the older we get the more we focus on the past, must have something to do with us hurtling at an unstoppable rate towards the hole in the ground:)
Was this your 2nd crimbo without mum?

[Chris Shaw]

Yes Gee. Second Christmas without mum. However, it was well spent with the younger generations. Time sure moves quickly as we move past our prime:) I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

so many memories come to the fore at Christmas, neighbours we used to send cards to , their happy families arriving and also in those days Chris everyone was warmly wrapped up for visiting with woolly hats and scarves .
Thank you new friend for reminding me of cherished days with old friends ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased this poem reminded you of cherished times dear Stella. Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

always welcome Chris :)

[Andrew John]

Life is so often full of snapshots. Can be nice, but let's hope life is packed only with snapshots but no activity to create more memories. Nice read, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. We are making snapshots all the time as we go
about our living. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

did you have yourself a merry little Christmas? Hope the day was blessed with gifts and rays of shine my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Ken, I had a wonderful time. Thanks for asking. I hope you also enjoyed your Christmas. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

A happy moments out of memory. Life is like that. It hurts overtime. Nice poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Arundass. I appreciate your thoughts. All the best.

Chris

[Neville]

All the write notes were hit .. and of course, I recognise, appreciate and share the inspiration & motivations that underpin this poetic lament .. it is what it is, isn't it Chris .. Neville 💜

[Chris Shaw]

Aye, it is what it is. Thank you Neville for leaving your thoughts.

Chris