
Ani’s Advent Invitation: Christmas Reflections with D. G. Kaye | Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
I was recently invited to share a Christmas feature over at Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo where her 4 Legse Ani has invited writers to share something about Christmas – a letter, a poem, to help Ani fill in the days leading to Christmas. Naturally, Ani leads off all posts with her thoughts. . .
Well, so far, for my campaign to not be dressed in something silly this year..after the antler debacle… I’ve had letters from cats, dogs, and various other creatures, including two-legses. What is really heartwarming is that, seeing a small dog in need of some serious help here, everyone has pulled together, old friends and new, for a fellow creature in (potential) trouble.
And it isn’t serious trouble, not this time anyway. Just a small attack on my dignity….and I don’t have all that much of it that I can afford to lose any more!
Now, lots of two-legses around the blogosphere seem to be ready to help when folks of various species need a hand or a paw… and ‘specially at Christmas. Wouldn’ it be nice if everybody did the same, all year round? Debby seems to think so too…
Reflections
D. G. Kaye
‘Tis the season of Christmas filling the air,
When all we’ve observed throughout the year, a gentle reminder, a time to care.
We hear about people dying, starving, homeless or sick,
The tug at our hearts reminds us of the world’s woes and the clock’s tick.
Reflections flood in as sentiment ignites our hearts,
Taking stock of our thoughts before the old year departs.
As we celebrate the season, resides that old pang of melancholy reverberation,
At family gatherings when thoughts divert to loved ones no longer part of our celebration.
Some of us place at the table, an extra chair,
Or a place card in remembrance of one who is no longer there.
The joy at Christmas gatherings, still affords me a tear,
With memories of loved ones lost through the years.
I don’t pull up an extra chair to bridge the sense of feeling apart,
My feelings of loss are kept on those place cards, buried deep in my heart.
The only gifts I wish to receive,
Is for the world to find peace and compassion and give hatred a reprieve.
Return to us the brotherhood of mankind,
Let unity bind us, forsaking evil and all ill will behind.
©DGKaye
Originally posted on The Daily Echo
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49 Comments
Sue Vincent
It was lovely to have you over, Debby…as always 🙂 xx
dgkaye
Thanks again Sue. Always a pleasure to visit you and Ani. 🙂 <3
Sue Vincent
<3 x
balroop2013
Beautiful thoughts Deb…wishing peace and love for all this Christmas is the global cry. Love and hugs dear friend. Merry Christmas! 🙂
dgkaye
Thanks so much B. Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday season, peace, love and joy in the new year and always. 😉 xx
John Maberry
Very sweet. 🙂
dgkaye
Aw, thanks John. 🙂 x
D. Wallace Peach
Lovely Christmas wishes for peace, love, and kindness toward all, Debby. What a wonderful Christmas that would be. <3
dgkaye
Thanks Diana. Strength in numbers! If we all wish the same and believe, just maybe it will be. 🙂 <3
Tina Frisco
Beautiful poem, Deb. So nice to read it again and feel the love💕
dgkaye
Thanks so much T for visiting and reading again. <3 xx
Tina Frisco
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Natalie Ducey
Beautiful, Debby. May we all feel and share the love of this festive, blessed season. Thanks so much for sharing this gem with us. Merry Christmas with hugs! XO
dgkaye
Thanks so much Natalie for the beautiful wishes. Merry Christmas my friend. <3 xx
Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Lovely poem Debby.. and better each time.. hugs ♥
dgkaye
Thanks so much Sal <3 xx
Carol
Just beautiful Debby and I am sure you echo mine and most of the people I know their sentiments…Merry Christmas x
dgkaye
Thanks so much Carol. 😉 xx Merry Christmas my friend. x
Carol
Awwww you are so welcome…Merry Christmas to you Debby xx
dgkaye
Thanks Carol <3
Marje @ Kyrosmagica
Beautiful sentiments Debby couldn’t agree more. If only the world could be a kinder place now wouldn’t that be something to truly celebrate.
dgkaye
Thanks Marje and Amen to that. 🙂 xx
marianbeaman
This one gave me a heart tug: “Some of us place at the table, an extra chair,
Or a place card in remembrance of one who is no longer there.” There is no space for an extra chair in my dining you, but I still have a place card for my mother to put on the table this year. Lovely sentiment, Debby.
dgkaye
Aw, I’m glad to learn this resonated with you Marian. We’ve always added a chair at big family events for my father. Now we use the placecard too. Merry Christmas my friend. 🙂 x
Jacqui Murray
Like you, our Christmas is inextricably linked to our four-legged wonder. Have a wonderful holiday, safe New Year, and can’t wait to continue our chats in 2018!
dgkaye
Thanks for the lovely wishes Jacqui. Enjoy your family and wishing you all lots of joy and good health now and the years to come. 🙂 x
Chuck
Beautiful sentiment this Christmas season. I agree that it should happen all year. From my family to yours have a merry merry Christmas. Hugs
dgkaye
Amen to that Chuck. And thanks for the lovely wishes. Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday season too. 🙂 xx
Stevie Turner
Amen to that, Debby. x
dgkaye
We may have been sisters from another mother, LOL 🙂
Stevie Turner
Anudder mudder as my son would say…
dgkaye
Too funny! 😉
Stevie Turner
You say tom-a-to and I say tom-ar-to.
dgkaye
Lollllllllllllll 🙂
Stevie Turner
Ooh that’s weird – I’d just written ‘Amen to that’ and looked up at the message above and found that you’d written the same!
dgkaye
Okay, something about you and me, LOL. 🙂
lisa thomson-The Great Escape...
Aw, this was lovely, Debby! I really enjoyed the sentiment of peace and acceptance of those lost to us. Thanks for this poem and inspiration today! Hope your Christmas is relaxing.
dgkaye
Thanks Lis. I sure hope so too. Wishing you a beautiful Christmas M3
Jennie
Beautiful, Debby!
dgkaye
Thank you Jennie. 🙂
Norah
Lovely post, Debby. I agree with your sentiments. Best wishes for happiness and peace throughout 2018!
dgkaye
Thank you Norah. Happy New Year! 🙂
Norah
Thank you, Debby. I hope 2018 is a good one for you. 🙂
dgkaye
I sure hope so Norah. Thank you. 🙂 x
jjspina
Lovely poem, Debby! Happy New Year, my friend! Love & hugs 🍾 🎉 🍷 🍾 🥂 🤗 ❤️ xx
dgkaye
Thanks again Janice. <3 xx
jjspina
💕🍷🍾🎆🍸🎉
macjam47
Debby, this is truly a lovely and heartfelt poem that tugged at my heart. I hope your Christmas was merry and that you have a happy, healthy New Year. Love and hugs.
dgkaye
Aw thanks Michelle. Glad my words could reach you. And thanks again for the lovely wishes. Wishing you the same, and I’ll definitely take the ‘health’ part. 🙂 xxx