The Christmas Tassel

[jbstillwater]

(As featured in my glorious book, "Holiday Word Gifts" this book is already a classic thanks to all of my friends and fans....
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The Christmas Tassel

I saw you standing
a corner deep
of my eye.
There, then gone.
Tall - perfect . . .
jeans and sweater,
hair as sun-gold,
looking toward heaven;
arms raised,
a glory light.

I saw you sitting,
legs wrapped ‘round
my piano bench-worn.
You played
a song new, encircled
with webs of grace,
a bridge to another place,
a time lost in space.

I watched you climb through snow,
foot prints left behind,
coat, green -hat red,
a Christmas Tassel;
and I wonder why
this year
of superfluous joy
I see you and miss you more

I heard you last night.
Howling secrets through crevices
of waked dreams,
laughter as a brook
Apple Mountain soft.
Your voice traveled home
through trans - parent sighs

Merry Christmas, Mum.
Did you light my candle?
I am here, all ways,
I am always here.






Copyright © Janet Brennan, All rights reserved



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[rustybroadspear]

lovely poem - we always miss lost loved ones - but this time of year memories become clearer, closer and bitter-sweet ...........

[Brian]

beautiful and heartfelt poem, good luck with your book and CONGRATS!

[johan]

As always Jan a very special poem, good to read you my friend, great writing.

Andrew

[Blithian]

Yes, Christmas always brings back the ghosts of those dear to our memories; a sigh, perhaps a loving tear. Love your poem!

John (Blithian)

[michaelgallatin]

Bless her, bless you, bless memories and lasting love! Tears spilling but this is a gem like the two of you!

Love,
Mike

[purplespirit]

Wonderful thoughts of everlasting love Jan - they are always here - how true my Friend! Thank you. Ulla xx