Christmas time is magic time
that’s what people say,
do I feel less a victim
and much less like a prey?
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There are days I’m just as sad
as I have lately been,
feeling much like losing.
On others like I may win?
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Is it what it’s called
“The Christmas spirit’s sense”
that makes me more relaxed
spares me from being tense.
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My feelings are in ups and downs
nothing steady, it is true
one day I’m cheerful
the next day I am blue.
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Sometimes when I see stars
hear the Christmas sound
I find myself at peace
my feet strong on the ground.
**
Seldom and still it is there
rare and strong, the need to cope
a feeling that is nagging
the feeling, that’s called “hope”…
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(Copyright, Aurora Jean Alexander, December 2016)
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Nice writing. Christmas is magical under the right circumstances. Sometimes we are in the situation where we can create a bit of that feeling ourselves. Perhaps when we look for it we may find it…;-)
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I’m trying… occasionally I’m lucky…. Thanks for dropping by and leaving your comment. 🙂
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Welcome! ☺️
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Christmas is magical when you’re a child. The magic starts to wane a bit as the years go on…
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*sigh*I know…. that’s why I’m trying to re-find it…. somehow – sometimes.
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Good luck with that then!
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Thank you.
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That’s beautiful and YES, Christmas is magical!!
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Thank you so much! I’m trying to find out… I think sometimes there are things possible on Christmas that aren’t during the year.
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Yes Aurora there is a Santa Clause and he is magical. Keep that in your heart and soul and you will see I am right.
Lovely poem sweet lady. :o)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year may it be your best ever.
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Thank you so much Patricia.. for the encouragement and your nice words! ❤
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I feel the same way–up one day down the next. But I have learned that as low as I may go one day, a day will come where I am happy and productive. it isd for those days that I live.
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I’m working on this, Micki… but sometimes I’ve just simply got no chance to fight the “down”.
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I know Sweetie, Been there more times than not. Just don’t give up. Hit bottom, sit there a bit and then get up and head for the top. You ‘ll reach it when you are ready.
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I don’t know how long I can do this…
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I think so esp now that I am the one providing the magic. Presents already under tree as my son gets his 5 year old daughter this weekend so our Christmas Eve is the 17th and it put a twinkle in my eye to watch my 34 year old son take a focused look at packages with his name. He’s still a kid. Yes, the magic remains !
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You must have an amazing family, Carl! 🙂
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Christmas puts hope in the hearts of many, even the hurting hearts. I believe in the Reason for the Season which makes me more sensitive to those who are grieving for one reason or another at Christmas. I try to do something about it; even if its just a “thinking of you” phone call or note. It’s better to err on “doing the wrong thing” than to do nothing at all. That shows indifference–something no one should allow themselves to feel at Christmas.
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Thank you for your amazing thoughts and for sharing your opinion with us Rae. I really appreciate it! ❤
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Christmas is magical for kids especially the preschool age.
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Only?
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YOU DON’T NEED TO KNOW HOW LONG YOU CAN DO THIS. oops, sorry. You just need to do it today–tomorrow will take care of itself. One day at a time and don’t look back.
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