Lonesome Christmas- A Poem by David Ritter

I wrote this poem several years ago during a low point in my life. I share it every year as a reminder to myself of how life was when I was lost in a life of drugs and alcohol, along with mental, emotional, and spiritual issues. Also, it’s a grim reminder for us all to remember that many people are lonely this time of year and we should all try to reach out with simple kindness.

I am alone on Christmas day
Without a single friend
No Christmas cheer to give away
Nor Christmas cards to send

No table with a Christmas spread
No star above a tree
No fat man with a suit of red
Will stop to visit me

No kisses under the mistletoe
No bells for me to ring
No present with a shiny bow
No Christmas songs to sing

No visits from my family
No calls on the phone
One more Christmas memory
One more day alone

© David Ritter

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