A beguiled child waiting by the evergreen tree, so bright.
Cuddling his soft toy teddy bear very tight.
Orange and red flames, like knights in shiny armor, fight.
Old father time, clock hands slowly wholly inch life forward tonight.
Two knit stockings in red hues hung on the ample mantle site.
Gifts compiled under the decorated tree despite.
Another Christmas without his beloved mother in sight.
A motherless child, celebrating Christmas on this winter's night.
Will there be a starry night?
So Santa in his merriment can traverse a cobalt sky following a highway of light?
Wishes for Santa to make a stop in heaven for his mommy during his flight.
Little Noah squeezed his eyes shut so tight.
A prayer sent up by the ashes of the dancing flames at twilight.
Whispers of comfort and love for his ghostly mommy on this Christmas night.
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Daphsam
Loving Wife, Mom, Dog Mom- A Dyslexic dreamer who never thought I could read or write. But life changed, and I conquered my fears. I am an artist, photographer, wordsmith and illustrator. Looking to weave stories and poems with my artwork.
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B. A. Durham’s False Memories blends dream and reality in a seamless mix. As his father, afflicted by Alzheimer’s, fades away, the narrator is haunted by a dream that may be a memory, returning to him insistently. The piece is full of wonderful detail (the father touching his lip where once there was a mustache, “but now he is clean-shaven—he has been for years” — and moving in revealing the complexities of a family’s life. A worthy winner which shows the power of dreams to influence us.
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Comments (8)
So touching. Wonderful to have created an artwork, then a poem, then shared both for our delight. So much better to see some original illustration of a story than the usual Unsplash. Well done.
Beautiful work!
Sad, yet beautifully written.
Awww poor little Noah. I wanna give him a huge loving hug 🥺❤️
Beautiful poem.
This felt like a whimsical child's poem about Christmas that turned so poignant. Beautifully crafted.
Beautifully-crafted story, Daphsam. You should submit this here: https://vocal.media/writers/a-christmas-miracle-pelk02ei
So very sad, but beautifully written. Loved the painting.