Christmas can be a lonely time
whether you are young or old.
I remember growing up
how lonely it could be at times.
Others went to parties
that I never got an invitation to.
Even as I got older,
the invitations were never there.
I always went out on my own
and watched from a distance at others having fun.
Sometimes I could feel the tears welling up inside
at being on my own especially at Christmas time.
I felt for those who made their home on Cardboard Avenue
and a great respect for those who gave up their time
to man Soup Kitchens here and there.
Always as Christmas appears no matter how happy I feel,
I still remember
those lonely ones I spent on my own.
11 December 2008
I can relate to this poem David....and so many people out there are alone this year...thank you for sharing this well written piece...
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I feel that way right now.........