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When I Look Into The Warm Glow Of The Christmas Fire

I Smile BecauseYour Childhood Memories Come To Life

By Carol Ann TownendPublished about a year ago 1 min read
When I Look Into The Warm Glow Of The Christmas Fire
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Six stockings hang on the mantlepiece,

Where the fire crackles and glows,

The colored lights dance on the Christmas tree,

Where you left your heart;

White snow falls softly on the ground,

But in the distance,

Your little laughs still sound.

It's been eighteen years since you were children,

Opening presents under the tree,

I still listen for the rustle of paper,

As you tear into them with glee.

My tears flow frozen,

icicles dancing on the window pane;

Though,

As I look into the warm glow of the Christmas fire,

I smile;

As your childhood memories come to life.

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Carol Ann Townend

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  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    Beautifully written, Carol Ann. I'd love to turn the clock back a few decades this time of year.

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