BLUE HOLIDAYS

feelings

Blue Holidays

 

And ts not the color blue, but perhaps

many of us are dispirited over Christmas and New Years

so many pretexts for this behavior

loneliness, a disbeliever, a distaste for frolic, rejection

 

T’s not the money, nor the pride

yet something is amiss which drives us to a place of darkness

and all around us many are reveling, the taste of merriment

a gloom may remain for weeks

retreat to a safe place where one can hide from the joviality

exclusion is a foreign word

often it ensues and not intended

nevertheless insulting

 

Thus, for all of us who try to escape this mirth

let us be aware that none is at fault

ts buried deep in our souls

like a cave of sorts

and when the merrymaking ends

we slip away quietly to our habitual existence

 

Author's Note

Happy New Year!

Reviews

[Soren]

We all shy from the novel even if it is joyous. Preferring the familiar even should it be more drab and mundane. A lovely write Betty reminding us that there is too much of a good thing

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Soren
Thank you always for finding the correct meaning of what I am trying to get across....thank you for that!
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Betty you are most welcome

[Pete]

you've really uncorked this one. i've often felt the same way about the holidays - a temporary, artificial high like a drug addict's fix ... and then the inevitable crash. perhaps the holidays only serve to remind us of how desperate we all are. you've really hit this nail on the head. i felt this. well done.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete...you nailed this one too!!! Completely understand... Thank you always
Happy New Year my friend!
Warmly, B

[Ken Simm.]

Such an intelligent write that I find myself in total agreement with. And happy New Year to you as well Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Ken, glad you find it helpful and true!
Warmly, B

[red93]

Nice Work B. For me personally, the Winter Solstice and 'the Return of the Light' (as we call it in Reiki) is bigger than Xmas Day itself. Still both of these December Events are cause for celebration. I enjoyed yr take on this, really Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you belatedly for a fine review!
Warmly B

[Samuel Dickens]

We would all want family and loved ones to be with us at the holidays, so it's quite sad when that doesn't occur. The military had me experiencing that lonely time on several occasions, so I know the feeling too well. As another mentioned, we older folks are especially susceptible, as children and other loved ones are out of reach for one reason or another. My hope is that you had a wonderful Christmas, and that the new year will bring you nothing but good things.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your service and your very thoughtful review.
Happy New Year my friend!
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

This captures the quiet ache that can linger during the holidays so well. I appreciate how you explore solitude and introspection without judgment — very relatable and tenderly written.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Thomas, a lovely review!
Happy New Year!!!
Warmly, B

[Buddhistboy73]

You capture well the experience of some of us (myself included) who find this time of year a real challenge....

This is a warm, compassionate piece which encourages the reader to take care of themselves and validate their own experience...

Thanks for sharing

BB73

[Betty Hermelee]

Great review! thanks so much...Happy New Year!
Warmly, B

[Buddhistboy73]

And a happy new year to you too Betty....:)

BB73

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow never in a dark place, but I hope I'm free from not holding light in what I believe but allows I'm not blind in where I step, but it does make think where I place my foot before one is lossed.
Thank you for sharing.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you my friend for a fine review!! And Happy Holidays!!!

[Arundass TP]

Beautifully written poem
Loved it reading

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you TP, your review means a lot!
Happy Holidays!!!
Warmly, B

[Arundass TP]

Same to you friend 😊

[Stella Armour]

♥♥♥♥♥ .... love to you and yours Betty .

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Stella, and the same to you!
Warmly, B