The Ghost Of Christmas Past*


Walking up the steps in a magical haze,
Smells of holiday cheer invading my mind,
Smiling faces wishing to have me near,
A joyous time was all I could bear.

Seeing family for the first time,
Welcome arms allayed the fear,
Decorations made with love and happiness,
A noel feast laid out and eaten.

Haunting memories beg to see it again,
One with all of them,
Memories still reside of happiness,
Feeling loved and wanted on Christmas Day.

Eric B. Ramey

Copyright ©2005 Eric B. Ramey


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