Wednesday 20 December 2017

AN OLD CHRISTMAS CARD:

A poem I wrote years ago:
AN OLD CHRISTMAS CARD:
Today I was looking through some boxes long forgotten.
When I came across an old Christmas card.
I stood there in amazement and emotion,
Believe me the tears to conceal was hard.

It was the first Christmas card I recieved
From my late husband forty-nine years ago.
Although I'd only known him for a short while,
I knew how much I loved him so.

As I looked inside the card,
The familiar handwriting came back to me.
Thinking of the fun and laughter,
Also our children three.

How long I sat there I could only hazzard a guess.
This Christmas card to me so sentimental.
It was a coincidence at the time,
As I sent him one identical.

Forty-nine years on it's still intact.
Just as the day it was given to me.
Oh yes ! the  emotion was still there,
Yet it brought comfort and happiness to me.

From my book
WRITTEN FROM THE HEART:
Copyright,All Rights Reserved
Yvonne Lewis 2011








  My thanks to Alex for instructions  on how to add video

12 comments:

  1. Such a wonderful poem and so fitting. Thanks for sharing, warm greetings and best wishes!

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    1. Thank you Blogoratti for your lovely comment, I wish you and family a Happy Joyous Christmas.

      Yvonne.

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  2. A sweet memory. And ironic you sent each other the same card. My wife and I gave each other the same gift one year.

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    1. Thanks Alex, strange when you buy the same card or presents for one another.

      Yvonne.

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  3. Greetings Yvonne. A well written poetic-piece. Glad you have your memories, and sorry for your loss. Blessings to you. All the merry best!

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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    1. Thanks Andrew for your kind words, much appreciated.

      Yvonne.

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  4. Sure one that survived a long while indeed. Fun to look back at our feed, most times anyway.

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  5. Both the poem and the trailer are very moving.
    Wishing you a day filled with joy.

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  6. old cards are such a treat. Nice that it is intact. Very sweet

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    1. Your comment Joanne is much appreciated and thanks for the kind words.

      Yvonne.

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