Missing Christmas
12.24.09
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Almost two hours left
before Christmas this year.
I couldn’t believe that
I almost missed the fun and cheers.
Of friends and loved ones
who shall gather around.
This decorated Christmas tree
with twinkling lights in the foreground.
A sudden shift of direction
that favored this prolonged stay.
I couldn’t wish for anything else,
maybe just for my sister – this day.
Three years ago we were four,
but now we are three
come next year, two souls in this house
it might never be complete.
At a congested church
where we heard this midnight mass
I saw a longing in my parents eyes
because of this upcoming task.
A new world awaits for me
in a far flung place
This stepping stone, this dream
that I sought in much haste.
When the clock strikes twelve
late this hour tonight
Christmas greetings and songs
would burst out in delight.
The world would celebrate
yet a blessed Christmas day
and our family would host a virtual dinner
my parents, my sister and I – today.
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That is so sweet, Zorlone! I’m certain your sister is with you in spirit.
Touchy post! Wishing your success in your destination. Cheers!
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Yup, this is a very special Christmas for you and your parents indeed. Why did you say it’s cheesy? It’s not.
Merry Christmas, Doc Z. And to your lovely parents – Merry Christmas, too.
Merry Christmas to you and to your family Doc Z. Good luck sa pag alis mo.
Its ok to be cheesy sometimes.
merry christmas and happy new year doc z!
I’m sorry for your loss Zorlone. It’s probably special occasions like Christmas when the loss is felt more deeply, but like Heather said, I am sure her spirit is with you still.
Merry Christmas doc
merry Christmas!!! nasan ba Sis mo? and san ka din pupunta?
kala ko poem about your drinking spree na eh. hehehe..cheers!
Oh she is and we are always in touch via the internet. Being far from home has its toll on an overseas worker like herself and I would be like that in a few more days… leaving my parents at home. Well, I guess they can farm all they want and my dad would become a full time Mafia poker player. LOL
Z
Thank you Gem!!! I do hope to be able to blog where I am going too.
Z
Thanks Jan and Happy Holidays to you too.
i have been receiving your farmville gifts via my mom of course.
Z
Thanks Mommy Amor!
I will keep blogging when I get there LOL
Z
I am so so feeling this poem Doc Z!
Merry Christmas!!! Good luck and God Bless!
Your poem made me reflect as this is the first time I spent the holiday season away from family members. Even though you can be in touch online, it is still different being together in person.
All the best to your new adventure next year and hopefully through your blog, we will all still be able to keep in touch.
Hugs and Happy New Year Lorenzo!
Thanks Cheesy,
BTW, I like your latest poem.
Z
Happy Three Kings Chris!
Z
Sire,
I think it’s my fault in wording the lines differently, my sister works abroad and so will I in a few weeks leaving my parents at home.
The times when we used to spend Christmas together were gone and we will be celebrating it through cyberspace.
Cheers to the New Year!
Z
Thanks Ryan and I hope you had a great vacation.
Z
Reena,
I think I texted my reply to you already. hehehe.
Oh yeah, pwede din sa mga drinking spree at punong puno ang twitpic ko ng mga beer. LOL
Z
Hi Madz,
Thank you and may you have a prosperous new Year!
Z
Janette,
I reflected on this poem too and I thought of the kind of families we have here in our country, there is always a relative who works abroad and spend so much time away. But like romantic I am always hoping that they will all come back and be together again with their loved ones.
Here’s to a New Year!
Z