Feeling the Holiday Blues - Poem
68Do you feel sad around the holidays?
Many people feel sad or depressed around the holidays--for different reasons, of course. Some have lost loved ones, and going through the holidays without them can be a very bleak time. Others get stressed and tired from all the expectations and demands of the holidays. Since many see the holiday season as a joyful and fun time, they don't understand the hopeless feelings of others.
Empathy from those who do understand can be a great help as people realize that others may be experiencing similar feelings, feelings that are often dark and unacceptable to many. Perhaps knowing that there are others out there who feel the same can help those affected to trudge through and just get through their periods of sadness. For some, just getting through this time of year may be all they can hope for--at least for now. Getting past it, feeling relief, and hoping that the future brings something better...that's enough.
I Could Cry
I could cry
So down
So down
Sunny out
Dark in
I can’t cry
Hate this time
This year
Rough one
Darn those
Red bells
And cheery elves
Walk on by
Duck head
Drop eyes
Go past
Just move
Buy milk
Bags and boxes
Big crowds
And sales
Stay home
Warm fire
Soft cats
Pet the dog
Drink wine
Relief
Deep breath
Stay in
Lean back
Make egg nog
With friends
And effort
Play music
Smile big
Laugh loud
Turn away
Good night
Sweet sleep
More dreams
Sad, awake
New tomorrow
Cup of coffee
Fresh thoughts
More words
New hope
Out, out
One more day
Get over
Get past
Just get by
Trees down
Lights off
Normalcy.
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Mr.FantasyLand--I am truly sorry for your pain. The holidays just bring any issues even more to the surface, don't they? I experience a certain depth of sadness, moreso as I get older and more things happen in my life. By late November, I am longing for January to get here. Thanks for commenting. I wish you all the strength you need to get through this time of year.
It's ok. Life is nothing but a valley of mountains we have to over come.
"A valley of mountains." That's very profound. Interesting how two opposites go together to make perfect sense.
Well I am a poet so saying stuff like that comes natural :).
Cool. I'll have to check out your poetry.
Excellent poem. You are as prolific as I if not more so. Excellent job and you have really taken off as a hub writer.
JT
Thanks, JT. That means a lot to me. I really appreciate your support, as you have done so much on HubPages and are so willing to help others, including me!
Victoria Lynn,
You have made your own way on Hubpages am I am exceptionally proud of you!!
JT
Beautiful, yet sad and very true poem. Spike the eggnog!!
People say, men don't cry, but I want to cry.
Thanks again, JT! I do appreciate it!
Sunshine--spiking the eggnog DOES help! :-)
I think that everyone cries, Vinaya, or at least feels like it sometimes. Thanks....
Victoria, It's different. You've treated holidays in a completely different scenario. Every thing is relative. Nothing is good or bad. Our situation and feelings make it so. Take care.
With warm wishes,
MAKUSR
You're right, MAKUSR. Our feelings make everything what it is. Take care....
So true and yet if you mention these feelings you are a 'misery'.
I like the good things like, seeing loved ones but hate the hype, which is invariable more aimed at women and mothers to perform miracles and find presents unique and wonderful. I think we should boycott gift giving and get back to sanity.
It's going to be a very tough Christmas for many people forced into the streets of America due to the economy. Let's stay close, help those in need and share as much as possible what we have. I am truly blessed to be healthy, have food on my table and a roof over my head, unfortunately many have been forced out of this luxury.
How sad, your poem cast a dark shadow over Christmas for many, yet let's ever be thankful for the reason behind the season. Blessing to you Victoria Lynn and yours.
I hear ya, molometer. The season is so hectic and insane. It would be nice to capture a sweet simplicity in it all.
saddlerider, I love your attitude. We do have so much to be thankful for. I just often feel the sadness. Blessings to you and yours as well, dear friend.
12/7...12/7
Victoria, Great read! This hub is marvelous. Voted up and away. Im sorry for not visiting you that much. Ive been tied up with my publishing projects and my health is not getting any better, so I was making use of my time. Victoria, I DO value you as my friend and follower. You are not only a great talent, but an inspiration to all of us. Merry Christmas.
Kenneth--up and away! Great comment! No worries, I also have trouble getting around to reading everyone, but I know you're out there. I just don't get to your work, either, as often as I'd like. So my apologies as well. I'm sorry your health isn't so well. I'm glad you're publishing, though. I do enjoy your hubs; you can be both serious and funny! Merry Christmas to you, too.
My Dear Friend, Victoria,
Thanks so VERY Much, for your kind and caring remark. I was just trying hard to make all of my sweet followers, like you, KNOW that I do not take you or anyone on my list for granted. And I totally understand about you not getting to my work. YOU are a busy girl. And you have an active life. And you find time to make my day with your nice comments such this one. I will no way soon forget you. Nor would I want to. Good night.
Thanks, darling Kenneth! You are such a kind person. I appreciate your honoring your followers. I, too, try not to take anyone for granted. I will visit you soon! Night, my friend. :-)
YOU are very WELCOME, DEAREST Victoria! And I can say the same about YOU. YOU are so caring and kind that I am so ashamed of my unintentional neglect of you and my friends. I wont rest until YOU and the rest of my followers all KNOW how MUCH you are all appreciated. Good night and sleep safe. KENNETH
You can rest well, Kenneth. We know you appreciate all of us! Same to you, my friend. :-)
Dearest Victoria,
thank you so much. I DO appreciate YOU and everyone who is on my Followers List. I want, and pray for you all to experience the BEST in life, and the most-memorable Christmas ever. Yes, I also want you all to excel in your writing projects too. I would be very blessed just to sit in your shadows and watch you flourish in the success that your writing talents have given you. Honestly. Take care. Kenneth
Thanks, Kenneth. You're such a kind soul. I wish you the best Christmas as well and pray that your health improves. Take care!
Victoria...you are welcome. And kind soul, that's you. Even your photo speaks 'humble-hearted' to me. In another life, I was an FBI profiler. Oh how I wish. And my health is in God's care. Maybe I will recover. Maybe not. Doctors tell me that what I have, Accelerated Fibromyalgia and Neurothopy are incurable--and can only treat the symptoms,but Victoria, there are people far worse than I. The little kids in Ira
Victoria...sorry, my post comment button went off...to continue....the orphaned kids in Iraq and Afghanistan are to be pitied. They are the ones suffering most from this war. And the people with cancer..my, my. What a world we live in. And I work at NOT focusing on my pain, but theirs. I fail, Victoria. Many times. But with God's hands, I keep on going.
And friends like yourself make me feel good.
God bless you. Richly.
Kenneth
FBI profiler, Kenneth? Wow. Yes, many are suffering in this world. We must just all keep going somehow. God bless you, too.
Victoria...I sometimes watch Criminal Minds on CBS. This branch of the FBI is about profiling personalities. I am sometimes fascinated with their highly-sensitive work, but I am NOT smart enough for this job. Honest.
Have a great night, Victoria. God bless you richly!
Kenneth...PS maybe an assistant to Santa???
Being an assistant to Santa sounds perfect for you, Kenneth! As for Criminal Minds, I love that show! I can hardly wait to see what they come up with next!:-) Later!
12/13/2011...LOL, Victoria. He is not hiring right now. But I am kinda upset for I walked to his headquarters, nearly froze to death, and never got a "we'll call you," or nothing. Oh well. Santa does have lots of work to do. I get that. And as for Criminal Minds, my favorite character is Aaron Hotchner, for his disciplined personality and focus. I also like NCIS with Mark Harmon...he is someone I could NOT work for...too strict. Still, he is a terrific actor. Yes, talk to you later. Have a happy and safe Tuesday.
Kenneth, Santa is missing out on not hiring you! :-) What about the young Dr. Spencer on Criminal Minds. He's so OCD and brilliant--interesting character. I'm not crazy about NCIS but some of the characters are interesting. Take care of yourself. Later!
Victoria . . .LOL, what a comeback about Santa missing out. That was a sharp line. Doc Spencer, I can only dream of having an IQ like his. That would be GREAT. And Hotchner, what a focused man. Yes, the characters are interesting. Not necessarily the blood, killing, and other weird stuff. Take care, Victoria and be blessed today.
Kenneth, I'll be thinking of you tonight when Criminal Minds comes on. I'm trying to be blessed today, but I am sitting in a bookstore drinking coffee and messing around on my laptop, with a rental car outside, waiting for some recalls to be taken care of with my car. Then I have to go finish Christmas shopping, bathe my dog, get ready for a family visit this weekend. Crazy day! YOU be blessed, though, my friend!
Victoria, my talented hubwriter and good friend, thank you lots, for that wish. I may not watch them tonight, as I never know what each moment will bring...if I DO watch CM, I will think of you thinking of me..LOL, that is sweet. And you are blessed to be able to get out in public, I love coffeeshops. And you have a careful day and enjoy the time with your dog. Be careful Christmas shopping too, for it CAN be a mad house. I will do my best. I finished a hub a minute ago...one that I had planned for weeks...now I can rest some...I hate to NOT be finished with a project. Are you that way? I will chat with you later. Kenneth
Kenneth, I didn't watch much of CM tonight, as life got in the way.... Yes, I am like you with wanting to finish something. Sometimes it's just so hard to do with everythingelse going on. Take care. Getting ready to go to my mom's for Christmas gathering....
Victoria, CM was extemely-sad. And I saw a new side of Hotchner. A sensitive side. Great writing. And yes, life does get in the way. Guess what? I did finish My Jennifer Love Hewitt Secret Lunch Date hub...finally...today. Now I can rest up. Take care, my dear talented friend and I wish for you a very safe and happy night. Regards, Kenneth
I missed most of it, kenneth. Was it about his deceased wife? I saw at the end he has a love interest. Speaking of interest, sounds like an interesting hub you just wrote. :-) Later, friend....
Victoria, sorry for being late. Yes, most of it was about Hotch's late wife. And he DID run into maybe a future love interest, but you know screenwriters. They hold the show in their keyboards. And the hug about Jennifer L. Hewitt being my secret lunch date? Well, Vicgtoria, you should know me by now that THIS hub just has to be comedy-based. And it is. She wouldnt be seen in any restaurant with the likes of me. I am just being honest with you and myself. :) and I will check you later. Safety first, Victoria. If you go anywhere...please buckle up.
I was safe, kenneth! Just got back from a visit at mom's with all three brothers and their families!
I do love the humor in your hubs! I'll catch you later, my friend!
Im proud,Victoria, that you are safe. And glad that you had a good visit. Thank you so kindly, Victoria, for the wonderful remark about my hubs, but listen, YOURS are those that touch souls. Hearts. Lives. So glad to have yo in my world. Later.
Awwwww....:-)
. . .I mean it. I was flying over the hubpages and saw that you had commented. And again, I mean what I write. You are an excellent writer. Honestly, I envy you. Talk to you later.
Ditto, kenneth! :-) You're very talented and have a great sense of humor! Talk later....
Mr.FantasyLand 5 months ago
Well due to family issues I would have to say the holidays are a rough time for me. I usually drink like crazy and just try and get through it.