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A Christmas Wish

A poem for Poppy's Prompt #12

By Isla GriswaldPublished about a year ago 1 min read
A Christmas Wish
Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash

A wreath on the door,

but no cheer in the heart,

the one who was jolly

did sadly depart.

All I ask for Christmas, Santa,

is just one more hour

with my dear, dear grandpa.

Holidaysad poetry

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Isla Griswald

I am, and always have been, obsessed with names, swords, and everything relating to ancient Greece and Rome.

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  • Angie the Archivist 📚🪶about a year ago

    Very poignant poem. Take care.

  • Poppy about a year ago

    Oh this is heartbreaking but so well written. Hope you're doing okay and still manage to have an enoyable Christmas this year.

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