Reflecting
on the year that has passed
on the year before that
on how our lives have changed.
Remembering
the loved ones taken
without goodbyes, without a hug
or a gentle brush of a cheek.
Thinking
of those we couldn’t comfort
grieving behind closed doors
spending a first Christmas alone.
Lighting
a solitary candle
watching it flicker
pushing away the darkness.
Reminiscing
about the happy times
the laughter and the smiles
knowing they will return.
Wiping away
the tears that stain the page
the flame sputters, then strengthens
and burns again anew.
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Image credit: Being.the.traveler@ Pexels
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #114 photo prompt
luna's on line 
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Thanks, Cass🙏
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Wonderful
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Thank you!
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Thank you Chris! What a fantastic poem poignant and hopeful at the same time. 😍🥰
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Thanks so much for the inspiring prompt, Sadje, and as always, thanks for sharing.😊💖✨
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Always my pleasure, dear friend
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You’ve captured it perfectly Chris. May next year be a blessing on all
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I’m so pleased you liked it, Deb. 🙏💖
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well done –
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Thanks, Beth!
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A beautiful heartfelt piece! Brilliantly written, Chris! ❤
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Thank you, Tom!😊🙏
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Remembering
the loved ones taken
without goodbyes, without a hug
or a gentle brush of a cheek.
These lines are heart touching. My eyes became wet. Many loved ones gone without saying goodbye.We miss them.
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We must hold them in our hearts and remember the good times we shared.💖✨
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Yeah, you are right 😊
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Thank you for your poem of hope, Chris. We need to nurture that flame.
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Exactly, Liz. To hope!🕯️✨
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To hope!!
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Thank you for reminding us to remember what is important.
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🙏Looking to a brighter future.✨
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Ah, thank you for this, Chris. I need to let my bummers about 2021 stay in 2021 and look ahead to 2022 with new hope. Hugs to you from Wisconsin! xxxxxxxx
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Hugs to you too, Jean! Listening to your podcasts with Blondie has given me the giggles a few times through a few difficult weeks… and still a couple more to sip from!
Here’s to a better 2022.😊🦊🐶💖
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Oh, any giggles and smiles shared are marvelous gifts, indeed! Keep smiling, Dear Friend. It’s got to get better! xxxxxx
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It will!
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loner
not stoned
but in love
with self and gig in the sky
is why
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Knowing we are not alone🙏✨
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no not at all
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listen ta this my sis. kiss the sky metal monday blue monday is now stormy monday cos cos somethingsz on the move and such. chaange in da whether.
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You must be in the Cape – 4 seasons in a day!
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no. utah , usa and how finnish four seasons in one day
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Very moving, Chris. I light my candle for a brighter future for us all.
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Here’s to that, Tom! ✨🕯️✨
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So lovely Chris
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Thanks, Di!
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You’re welcome
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Beautiful ❤💖
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Thank you 😊✨
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It’s a pleasure
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Your beautiful piece struck a chord for me particularly as I was unable to see my mother in the days leading up to her passing and never got to say goodbye.
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So sorry to hear that, Keith.🙏
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Beautiful, so full of hope 💖🌟💖
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Thanks, Luisa.😊
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🙏💗🙏
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Lovely reflection Chris.
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well a good year ending poem luna
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Thank you!
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A stunning poem, Chris. Hits the heart just right. Beautiful. ❤️
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Thanks so much, Jeff.😊💖
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Most welcome, Chris. Always!
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A wonderful reflective poem Chris…😊
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Thanks so much, Mich. 💖😊🙏
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks so much for sharing! I appreciate it😊🙏
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Oh, my! A beautiful capture of emotions, especially for the current times. Superb piece, Chris.
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Thanks so much, Eugenia🙏and thanks for sharing on Twitter too!😊
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My pleasure, Chris!
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So many changes… Looking forward to some ‘good’ ones.
Happy New Year to you and yours! ~Jules
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Me too! Here’s to happiness. All the best for 2022, Jules 🙂
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Going to be ‘raido silence’ for a few days. But I will return well rested 🙂
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Enjoy!
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Found out I have limited net service… just the time might to use it will be different 😉
Just got back from a touristy town. My big purchaise… Postcards! 😉
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I shall be looking for postcards next week, when we take a little jaunt up the coast!
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I’ve started (dating so I can read it – because sometimes the postmark isn’t readable) … sending one to myself too!
I used to buy them and forget the when. I always take along my own PC stamps too (locally in the states anyway – I think I’ve only had to buy foreign stamps occasionally.) Mostly I’ve traveled in the states.
Enjoy your jaunt!
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I tried to send you an email via your contact info, but it said I ‘timed out’ – I’ll try again once I am home.
Cheers, Jules
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What a good idea to post to yourself and I have a load of local stamps in my purse. How long they’d take to arrive would be interesting in itself here!
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Some places have better postal systems than others… so I’ve heard. Good luck!
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Touching, but filled with hope for a better tomorrow. Well written Chris 💜
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Thanks so much, Radhika!
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Happy new year, Chris.
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Very touching, Chris. ❤️
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Thanks, Maria 😊
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Love how you ended on a note of hope! That’s all we have to drive away melancholy. Wonderfully written, Chris. Happy 2022. ❤️
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Thanks so much, Punam. We must always hold onto hope. Best wishes for 2022!
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So we must! You are welcome and thank you, Chris. ❤️
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Well said! The flows of thoughts though poignant is awesome. You expressed it so well that it touches us deeply.
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Thanks very much for that lovely comment!
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You’re much welcome!
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A tough year indeed, Chris. May we remember them fondly and live our best lives😌💖
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Quite so. Hoping for so much better, Jude! Here’s to a brighter future… 🕯️✨💖
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