Distorted music and familiar smells
bring an ache, this time of year
Carolers singing jingle bells
distributing their cheer
Snowflakes falling, it's Christmas time
families gather round their trees
But I find it hard to smile, sometimes
because you aren't here with me
Snow cascades the gravestone
wilted flowers, wrapped in frost
It's a hard season to be alone
and some days, I feel lost
The sleet taps on my window
bidding me to come and play
But the holidays can take a toll
again, I lock myself away
The ornaments and keepsakes
this year, stayed upon the shelf
No dinner or cookies being baked
as I sit quietly, alone
Maybe next year I will answer
when the snowflakes come to call
But today, will go unanswered
mingling with memories on my wall
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Comments (10)
Snowflakes falling- it's Christmas time. It's such a difficult season to be alone. Loved your poem however, it was sad. - Well Done!!
Aww those memories. Happy and sad at once.
Aww! This one hits deep—raw and reflective. The mix of holiday nostalgia and grief is beautifully captured. It’s like the quiet side of Christmas, where memories speak louder than carols.✨
This was so heartbreaking. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
"It's a hard season to be alone and some days, I feel lost" Loved the sentiment and I can relate to your words.
Awwww this saddens me. Christmas is the happiest time of the year, no one deserves to be alone during this time!
I felt this way when my dad died, and me and mom did a little decorating to celebrate for we did what he did. Then again in 2017 when my mom died I decorated the porch with some old ornaments that she always liked. Great poem that does bring back good memories.
Excellent poem! Very heartfelt, well at least this heart felt it. Hugs! 🤗
Holiday heartbreak is the hardest. Beautifully written, Kelli.
Aww 🥺 love how open you are with your feelings here. It is the hardest part about the holiday season. Your poem captures it well. You are not alone. Many are going through it as well. Excellent poem.