A Christmas Unlike Mine
Not All Christmas' Are Created Equal
Catered champagne and caviar
themed getaways, out on the coast
Family flown in from afar
gathered around to make a toast
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Soup kitchen lines and bitter chills
huddled close, collecting heat
A warm cooked meal, without the frills
happy to have something to eat
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A casserole and potatoes, sweet
waiting for dad to carve the turkey
So many different things to eat
thankful for our tender mercies
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A TV dinner all alone
a bag of chips and binging Netflix
Waiting for a texts on the phone
absent and apologetic
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We never know, behind closed doors
celebrations, different meanings
Some with little, some with more
most living somewhere in between
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Every life invaluable
every breath worth being measured
Grace and peace are palpable
extend the spirit and it's treasures
About the Creator
Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (8)
This was so touching and emotional. Loved your poem+
I wish everyone could have the same Christmas experience. It is the happiest time of the year! Love the message you conveyed here 💌
Christmas is a different time for everyone and we all have a happy or a sad story at this time of year. You bring this out in your poem beautifully.
Isn't this the truth. Beautifully done.
A wonderful message here, Kelli!
Beautiful job displaying empathy via words.
Wow, you depicted some many different view points of Christmas in other peoples homes. Well done!
What a great way to see the Holiday season in all its' many facets. Great work.