Another Holiday Season Without You

this will be the 7th Christmas without my mom

 

So much time has gone by

since earning your place

in the world without pain

yet the void you left

has failed to recede.

Especially this time of year

where the bells don’t chime

like they did when your reflection

shined in them,

Still the tunes ring with a festive mood.

Those aromas from the kitchen

Have slowly begun to whet my appetite

with a lot of adjustment

to my taste palette.

The tree is decorated

just as eloquent

as my childhood memories recall

but the angel on top

will never replace the one in my heart.

It is another holiday season

without you

still I have the gift that keeps on giving,

you watching over me.

Reviews

[Lily Mae]

The precious moments caught my eye and then to have it be a poem about your memories with your Mother made me sigh. As you know we both share this pain, and we also carry the memories and joys of those years when we did have them..healthy and whole..xo Beautifully said..xo

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Than k you so much wild one... I know you deeply understand and appreciate your kind words.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Such a very heartfelt write Dale, I could feel the loss and you are missing her. Always around this time of the year, it's most painful. I wish you strength, and somehow still a bit of happiness, cause you deserve that, and this was a beautiful ode to your mother. Thank you for sharing.

- Elisa

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much, that means a lot. Merry Christmas.

You're very welcome Dale, Merry Christmas to you too!

[BubblingMe]

Oooh I love this, it reminds me of my dear ones who died

[redflutterby]

The holidays can be bittersweet when we are without a loved one. Beautiful poem Cowboy and one all of us can relate too. I'll be missing a few people myself again this year.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you and Merry Christmas

[emmajoy]

What a beautiful tribute to your darling mother, Dale .. she must surely blush each time one of us reads your words and see how much you still miss her. Pretty sure she's proud of you, happy when you're happy and wanting that to be every day. Remember well, hold onto those sweet times.. they guide the path, you know

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you Emma... it never gets easier... but it is always sweeter with her in our hearts.

[Frieda P]

This is bittersweet, holidays are tough without loved ones, and all those memories come flooding back...beautiful tribute to your mom. Lovely.

'whet' your appetite

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.

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~ she definitely is... and i'm sure she's very proud of your golden heart and ravishing soul... these memories are what makes us who we are... the grace we exude is a measure of the gratitude we have for the grace that we have received and the grace we acknowledge, cherish and respect... i hope that all who read this piece receive her light through your heartfelt words... a magical ode for a magical mom...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.

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~ you're very welcome, monsieur...

[Coyote Poetry]

I try to remember the good people who are gone during Christmas. I try to gather the family. A different world. Everyone trying to stay ahead of the bills. I enjoyed the poem. Good to travel back in time. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you sir, I keep the loved ones who are gone close to me, help to keep me warm.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Beautiful words.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you sir.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Bless you & the spirit of your mom :)
Christmas' of past are remembered fondly
but there seems to being something missing, for sure.
I say it's the loss of dear ones ...
I'm sure many of us can relate to this heartfelt poem.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[*** Hey Jude***]

Over the years, I have watched as your writing continues to grow in expression, depth, and wisdom.
You have penned one of the most moving honors in your Mother’s memory I have read during my time here.
Such a beautiful ethereal connection you illustrate that grows.
May these memories forever “hold you” in spirit ~ Blessed Dale

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much for your kind and heart warming words.