Sober Reminder

Memories tug at her frayed heartstrings
As she looks at the various things
Stored in the attic since last Christmas.
Santa's first ornament for her son, Nicholas.
Faded tinsel from previous years,
Hangs to the ornament that brings her to tears.
One paper snowflake made years ago
Now more important than presents tied with a bow.
Uneven letters displaying her only child's name.
Christmas will never be the same.
She caress the words "Mommy" with a shaky finger
As past Christmas memories linger,
Of her  freckled faced boy
Who brought her so much joy.
A son who will never grow old.
Her story has often been told;
Where Mothers sit and cry
Passionately asking why
People drink and drive.

Christmas Eve Memories of Mom

Christmas Eve blurs my tears

Special memories of you

Always at  the back of my mind.

They rise up this Christmas Eve day,

Some wonderful and filled with joy.

But one year taints the others.

The year you left us for your heavenly home

I wish you had not left  so quickly

But alas death is indeed cruel.

I knew your pain was getting harder to bear

And you were more than ready for your final trip home.

Still haunting emotions gathered

As you slipped past heaven's door

Surrounded by God's feathered angels.

We pictured you listening to them sing

"Silent night", as you arrived that Christmas Eve.

Still we have missed you every Christmas since

 But It helps to know someday we will join you,

And together we will listen

To the heavenly choir sing "Silent Night".

(written in memory of my Mom, Nita Snowdon who passed away Dec24th, l996)