A Poem For Those Facing Christmas Without Loved Ones

I found this poem by Linda Winchell and I think it pretty much sums up what I would like to say to those I have lost and won't be seeing this Christmas. Sending lots of love to anyone facing Christmas without a loved one.

For Georgie, Auntie Eleni, Dada Sotiris, Nouna Gina, Yiayia Alexandra and Buppou Peter. I miss them all more and more every day xxx

I can't send you roses

I've tried that once before.

I can't see your smilling face

that use to greet me at the door.

I can't call you on the phone

to wish you, Merry Christmas, and, Happy New Years too

I can't even mail you a card

I have, tried that too. 

I can't hear the sound of your sweet voice 

Or the children's laughter, hear.

While I can't understand it all

You seem to get, neglected every year.

But I can say that, 'I love you.'

For you are still, to me so dear.

But I wanted to wish you Merry Christmas

and wish that you were, still here.

Dear one, I can't seem to understand why

this cross that I must bear.

And I pray that God has blessed you

'Merry Christmas, ' and may God keep you in His loving care

xxx