I agree with you, Ann. Even the author likely held to your assessment of the poem. When we attempt to intellectualize the 'hidden' meaning, the profound emotional and spiritual impact is lost in the underbrush.
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Thank you for your experience, as mine is so very similar. Share in grief but also Love. ♥️
I don't believe we can judge what a poet actually meant when he wrote a poem, we can only know for sure what the poem means to us. I definitely know that this poem means a great deal to me.
I lost my dad January 29th 2025 from pancreatic cancer. Its coming up on a year since he's been gone I thought the pain wouldn't hurt this much still everyone tells me time heals everything but if that were true tell me why couldn't time heal him?
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Really nice poem with lovely lines and verses. Warmest wishes, James
My little sister died in 2018 when she was just two, and I was five. I am now twelve, and I cared about her and loved her more than anyone. I feel like it was my fault she died, and I wish she were still alive. I wish she could have grown up with me.
Hi John, thanks for taking the time to comment on my poem. Yes, Christmas changes over the years for each of us. Since my husband died and the grandchildren are now pretty grown up, there's definitely a bit of magic missing.
Hi Ann, Christmas can be hard work, it's ok for the children though, I do miss the Christmases of old, but since many of my loved ones have passed on it can never be the same, enjoyed reading your poem though, hope you have a peaceful Christmas.
This really hit me hard, my guy best friend and I were talking for 6 months. I started loving him at 2 months. I can't let go of the love I have for him.
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