White Lies

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White Lies

This Christmas will be white
But not with virgin snow
The tree is bedecked with tinsel
But it twinkles minus the glow
The festivities a non-event
The food just a necessity
The only present to unwrap
Was the gift of a penalty
Without someone to love
The holiday holds no appeal
A person alone can be
Regarded as a fifth wheel
Composing yourself for
The inevitable questions
Answering with white lies
Avoiding unwanted suggestions
Eventually it will be over
and be gone for another year
Next time it might be different
Perhaps I could disappear 


Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

This poem is for anyone who might be spending Christmas alone.
 My heart is with you ❤️

Word Prompts:

White

Tinsel

Bedeck

Compose

Festive

 

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Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

17 thoughts on “White Lies”

  1. I have always hated the thought of anyone on their own for Christmas, and on several occasions we invited friends or family to us for dinner. Two years after my FIL died, my MIL said she wanted to spend the day on her own. There was no changing her mind, so we made sure she had whatever she needed and just rang her on Christmas Day. She said it was the best Christmas she’d had for years. Oh well.

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    1. Yes I can completely understand that. It can be a chore for someone who might have spent hours of work and worry for many years, and a lonely nightmare for others. Sad either way 😢. Hope yours is happy this year!

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      2. Yes, our family here us small but will still be fun. All the very best to you too my friend ❤️ Have a Merry Christmas 🙂

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    1. Thank you. Even if we are with someone this year I can remember many lonely ones. Some are even lonely in a full room 😢. Hope yours is happy this year 💕

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