The Christmas Cards

She got it a week before Christmas
Like every year before
A card written by her husband's hand
Who wasn't alive anymore

The card would wish her Christmas cheer
And told her of his love
He died in a accident on Christmas Eve
But it was her he's thinking of

For twenty-six years the cards would come
That's how long they were husband and wife
She never questioned why the the cards would come
They were written by the love of her life

He would write her a card for every year 
And secretly tuck them aside
He gave a card to each of his friends
To mail long after he'd died

For twenty-six years the cards would come
Until she would pass away
They buried her beside her husband
With her cards on Christmas day

Reviews

[Jasmine]

This piece was the filled with true love the kind of love that not even death could take away. It was a great poem filled emotions.

[Elvis Gilley]

I enjoyed this as well. Having said that I felt the poem got a little bogged down in the lines that began For twenty six years. I found the rhythm was a little out there. You finished strong. I wish I could advise you a possible fix but I don't have one. I enjoy your work although this piece is a little weak for me. It is good but your work is usually great for me. Thanks for sharing...

[Annabelle Lee]

This piece was ultimately devastating yet packed with love and a hint of christmas spirit.

Sorry It's been so long, I just haven't been feeling it.

[The Dreamer]

Loved it :D .beautiful story of loss and love - true love cannot be defeated by death :)

[Whiskurz]

Thank you my friend.....Whisk

[Patricia B. Hepler]

Such a loving story, Whisk...just beautiful. Yes, I cried...
~pat

[Whiskurz]

Thank you for your always kind words my friend.....Whisk

[LA Lorena]

Gulp. I onced received a letter from someone after their death, and I know how she must have felt. Yes, I still have that letter, and always will. A beautiful story Whisk, thank you

[Whiskurz]

Thank you my friend......Whisk

[Falling Leaf.]

So sweet! At first I thought maybe the late husband was a ghost? But the ending tied everything up for me. Very well done :)

[Whiskurz]

Thank you my friend......Whisk

[Falling Leaf.]

No trouble at all!

[Frieda P]

Blubbering like a baby....such beautiful sentiments in these sad words. This took my breath away, such a wonderful sentiment. Excellent, can't say more...

[Whiskurz]

Thank you my friend......Whisk