Behind the Bars of Winter Time

BY Cindy J. Buechler

Behind the bars of winter time,
old Christmas Carols weep.

I miss the memories of season’s past,
both far and wide and deep.

Long ago there was a tinsel tree
with a spinning light beneath.

The blue and green and red,
would glow upon each tinsel leaf.

And then the powder white,
as if to snow within the house.

The joy as I unwrapped
each toy, each book, and blouse.

Such an important role,
the designated giver,
to hand out gifts to family.

I thought it would last forever.

Slowly we drifted,
as snow upon fenced in pastures.

I stayed, as if in waiting,
to return to those long lost pleasures.

The meaning of the holiday,
I question more this year.

To all of my loved ones,
I truly wish that you were here.

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14 CONVERSATIONS

Larry Tyler December 22, 2019 At 8:36 AM
Cindy this is so beautiful and tender. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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- Anonymous December 22, 2019 At 9:10 AM
  Larry, thank you my friend. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness as well. Cindy
- Larry Tyler December 22, 2019 At 11:14 AM
  My pleasure as I love your writing
- Anonymous December 22, 2019 At 1:17 PM
  Thank you Larry! You just made my day! Cindy
Linda Forrester-Pitocco December 18, 2019 At 11:59 AM
I loved this Cindy, and I am not a poetic person, but sometimes……things just seem to flow.
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- Anonymous December 18, 2019 At 1:19 PM
  Lynn, thank you so much for your kindness. I inherited this gift at a very young age and I carry the torch proudly. Cindy
Paula Goodman December 18, 2019 At 12:28 AM
Awww. So endearing. Thank you for sharing this Cindy. Very nice!🙏🙏🙏
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- Anonymous December 18, 2019 At 7:15 AM
  Paula, thank you for your kindness! I appreciate it. Cindy
Joel Elveson December 17, 2019 At 10:14 PM
Cindy, your poem was beautifully written. I love the picture of the snow on the bench.
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- Anonymous December 18, 2019 At 7:12 AM
  Joel, thank you my friend for your kindness and positive words that encourage me to continue along on this journey. Cindy
- Joel Elveson December 18, 2019 At 1:09 PM
  You are very welcome, Cindy. I wish you nothing but health and success during your journey. Happy Holidays to you.
- Anonymous December 18, 2019 At 1:17 PM
  Joel, thank you for your kindness! It means a lot to me. Cindy
Mike Pitocco December 17, 2019 At 9:42 PM
Thanks for sharing this Cindy. Holidays can be both joyous and sad. I pray the Lord brings you comfort and peace and that you would feel His love in a special way.
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- Anonymous December 18, 2019 At 7:10 AM
  Mike, yes, although I wrote this poem years ago it speaks volumes this year. Thank you for your understanding and kindness my friend. Cindy