Laughter and joy
Around the table
Opened boxes
Opened smiles
Crumpled wrap
Upon the floor
Silent house
Barren tree
Now empty chairs
Of those who passed
Vacant address
Empty box
Memories remain
Under the tree
A gift given
Long ago
Opened Present
Published by Chris G Thelen
I’ve been a writer all my life. Growing up on a farm, I dreamed up all kinds of stories as I spent hours in the fields and the barn. When I graduated from high school, I studied journalism in college and began my career as a writer in advertising. Eventually I made my way into corporate communications before retiring a few years ago. Now I am writing for myself—dabbling in blogging and working on self-publishing that novel that’s been in my head for quite a few years. Through it all, I have thoroughly enjoyed the creative process and using words to create stories. View all posts by Chris G Thelen
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