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.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

So beautiful, I know you miss her. Keep holding on to these precious thoughts.

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

Thanks so much, oh and believe me I do.

[Renée]

Oh ! Luv ! This is Beautiful in every way & touches the hearts that read it ! Magical creatures Mothers are... I bet she smiles & watches over your shoulder..so proud of your writing... Very Tender & Loving tribute Cowboy !

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

Thank you so much, your kind words are heart warming.

[Renée]

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[Renée]

♥ 2013
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[Sheila Kline]

No other is able to fill the void left by the loss of a dear mother! Your memories are heart felt as you tell us of how much you miss her and the special part of Christmas she was! I truly believe she is looking after you........though from afar!!
A beautiful tribute to one you loved so very much!!!

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

Thank you so much for you warm words of kindness.

[LA Lorena]

A lovely tribute Dale, from one who knows just how this feels from experience. You capture the feelings well.

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

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.