Blue #Christmas #Poetry

Published on by balroop singh
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This week, syllabic poetry writing invitation is to choose a kigo word or phrase from the seasonal kigo list or choose from the winter solstice or summer solstice category.

Caged by blue Christmas
I sit like a prisoner
bereft of all joys
shadows subjugate my thoughts
memories asphyxiate.

***

A dark, dreary day
reflections of Christmas cake
we baked together
harrowing winter solstice
devoid of festivities.

***

Grief is so grotesque
it captures your spirit
blocks all your senses
A snowy landscape looms up –
an unsurpassable trail.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry.

Thanks dear blogger buddies for your love and support in the darkest time of my life. 

57 thoughts on “Blue #Christmas #Poetry”

  2. Well done, Balroop. I hope the writing is providing a tiny bit of solace for your deep grief. Christmas is a hard time of year when things are normal, let alone suffering a huge loss as you have. My heart to yours, love and hugs. xoxo

  3. Oh my friend, my heart breaks for you. Your poetry is so soulful and emotive. I hope that rays of light find their way into your heart. I’ve been praying that you feel the love of God through family and friends this Christmas. I’m sending you much love, and holding you close in my heart. 💙

  7. My heart breaks for you, my friend, as you face Christmas without your soulmate. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love at this time of love.

  8. Your poetry is beautiful and so filled with sorrow, my friend. I hope sharing your feelings with us through your poetry brings some release. We are here to catch your words and tears to the extent were able over miles of distance. You aren’t alone, my friend. ❤ ❤

  9. Sending my warmest Hugs dear Balroop as you navigate through these tender days of heartache… Your poetry echoes your heart…. My thoughts are with you… Lots of love to you and your family ❤ .. Love and Blessings xx

  14. Love love love to you Balroop.
    At least, you still have the words to express your feelings.
    Wishing you a sweet Christmas, even if I imagine this year it’ll be a difficult time. Hope your loved ones will be around to soothe a bit the pain you live with.
    Take care

  18. You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers so often, Balroop. Grief is difficult to express (and difficult for some to understand) yet you “show” its power and pain palpably in your poem. Blessings to you and your family. ❤

  20. Balroop, I am so sorry for what you are going through. I hope writing your heartfelt poetry will give you some solace, even if only briefly. XO

  23. Balroop,

    Balroop, your poem is incredibly poignant, capturing the raw emotions of grief during what should be a festive season. The vivid imagery of being “caged by blue Christmas” and the harrowing winter solstice paints a powerful picture of loss. Your words convey the weight of memories and the struggle against the shadows. It’s a brave and beautifully expressed piece that resonates deeply. Sending you warm thoughts and gratitude for sharing your emotions through your poetry. 🌟

    ~David

  25. My dear friend, my heart cries for you and the tragic loss of your beloved JP. The gentlest and wisest of souls, I feel from your heartfelt homage in November. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Balroop. Your absolute grief resounds around the globe in your profound poems here; may your gift for words help you in this deepest of sorrow. With much love, Annika xx

  26. It’s so sad and difficult this Christmas without your husband, Balroop! Everywhere you turned, he was there, yet he was not. It should be a time of family gathering, yet a big part is missing. I wish we could all come to give you big bear hugs, my friend! Thank you for sharing your poem of deep sorrow and grief. I feel your torn heart and emotions in these words. You know that we’re here for you, my friend! 🙂

  27. I´m so very sorry for your loss of your deeply loved one. Please accept my deepest condolences

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