Far Away for Christmas

Spending Christmas far away from family and friends

The poem reflects on spending Christmas away from family, embracing the situation, and finding joy in simple moments. It describes attending church, spending time with loved ones, and reflecting on the past year. Despite the distance, there is hope for reuniting in the future. The poem captures the spirit of making the most of the holiday season, even without family.

Many families and friends are separated at this special time of the year. Whether they are spread from one end of the planet to another, or maybe separated due to illness, or lack of money to travel the distance. Whatever the reason, we must enjoy Christmas Day as best we can when our family cannot get together.

I chose this Featured Image partly because of what is written on her coffee mug – ‘Make today awesome.’ To me, this image conveys the poem’s message: her longing to be elsewhere and not alone, yet her acceptance of the situation she’s in and her resolve to enjoy the day as best she can. Thank you for listening to my poem. Beverley Joy

Listen HERE – Poem – Far Away for Christmas

It was Christmas away from home

Hot and humid as we drove to church

For the Christmas Day morning service

To celebrate the story of Christmas.

My daughter lived with me, so I wasn’t alone

Once we got home, we prepped for lunch

We played carols to build the Christmas spirit

And opened the few gifts that were under the tree.

We called family members who lived far away

And chatted with them throughout the day

It felt strange, not being all together in one place