PAPER CHAIN
I made a paper chain tonight,
The first for forty years,
And I had such a sense of fun
And such a glow of cheer.
My mind went back to long ago
And then it seemed to me
I saw, once more, the family
All gathered round the tree.
Chestnuts were roasting on the fire
And Holly hung on walls,
The Christmas lights, in colours bright
Reflected on glass balls.
Lifted high in Father's arms
I felt the surge of glee
As he helped me place the shining star
Atop the glittering tree.
My Mother, brightly smiling
With joy quite undisguised
Gazed upon the happy scene with
Lovelight in her eyes.
My Brothers' happy banter
Resounded round the room
As they vied with one another
At blowing up balloons.
I felt that I would break with love
For all that Christmas cheer
Then the glorious bubble burst
And I was lonely, here.
But deep I know this is not lost
People never really part,
While we hold memories in our minds
And Christmas in our heart.
copyright 1996.
Mike and I wish each and every one of you a happy and
MERRY CHRISTMAS
12 comments:
I love the poem, reminded me of making paper chains when I was a child. I love the graphics. You find some beautiful graphics, where do you get them from.....Jules xxxxxxx
http://journals.aol.co.uk/jules19642001/Itsmylife/
Happy Christmas, and Best Wishes to all of you for 2005. Thanks so much for all your support during 2004.
Hi Jean,
MERRY CHRISTMAS...
Paper chains-I loved making those. I made them when I was in grade school and then again when my daughter was old enough to make them. Love you poem. We have the same ornament graphice..how cool is that? I think it is really pretty-I like your others to, I might "snag" some, if you will let me...hehehe
Love and Hugs
Sharon
(((Jeannette))) A VERY Beautiful Poem!!! It took me back to my childhood for a brief moment... and your soo right..people never really part!
Have a beautiful christmas my friend!!
Lots of hugs & blessings to you,mike and your whole family!
~Angel
An excellent entry and a lovely poem that you have written. Merry Christmas to you and Mike and to your whole family Love Sandra xxx
Jeannette - let me just wipe my eyes, over emotional woman here!! - what a lovely poem :o) Merry Christmas to you and Mike, and a Christmas hug to lovely Nathan!!
Sara x
{{{Jeannette}}}
What a beautiful poem! You are ssooo talented, and the graphics are so pretty. I wish all of you a Joyous Christmas. Nathan's first Christmas...you are so blessed.
~Deborah
Loved it! Merry christmas to you too!Have a good time tomorrow!
Beautiful poem, love!! Have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones, dear one!! I love you!! xox
And the same thoughts go to you Jeannette. Such a beautiful poem. Your journal has a lovely feastive feel and look. xxR
Merry Christmas!
Cheryl
http://journals.aol.com/dvlwitgrneyes/Fortysomething/
This is a lovely poem.God Bless You My Friend
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