In my thoughts, you all reside
Wishing things were different, I confide
The past, unchangeable, it remains
Yet memories of our meeting sustain
Near the Applebee’s, we once embraced
Where Susie’s presence, time erased
Oh, how I yearn for her gentle grace
And miss you all, your warm embrace
Know that in my prayers you dwell
Happiness and peace, I wish you well
Phase 10 and Skipbo, games of cheer
Remind me of moments we hold dear
Cream puffs savored, memories made
Each bite carries thoughts, never fade
This poem penned to convey my love
Missing you, the stars up above
A Merry Christmas, I wish you all
A splendid New Year, hearing my call
May 2024 bring blessings anew
For you, dear ones, in all you pursue
Merry Christmas!
For Christmas, I spent months preparing poems for everyone I know. Not surprising that I didn't hear from most of them, as they mostly all side with my mother. However, I wouldn't be me if I didn't show love to everyone, regardless. I even emailed my mother yesterday (06/30/2004) because no one had yet told her that her father was in the hospital. (She'll never admit this, either. Because she'd have to admit she did not give me the same courtesy for two people I've known my entire life that passed away.) Anywho, my life is centered around making people feel good about themselves. My trauma has allowed me to recall some very specific things about people. This poem went to the family of the friend of my mother's that passed away during COVID. (Not from COVID, from cancer) The friend that she talked so badly about. No, I did not hear back, but that doesn't mean I won't continue to send one every Christmas. This is who I want to be. I want to remember the good times I've had with people. While it's difficult as I'm still working through and processing so much trauma, I try. Every poem is specifically tailored to who it goes to. The point of Christmas, and life in general in my opinion, is to love, to make people, smile, and to be a good person. That's who I continue to strive to be.
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