Lonely Christmas

Christmas can be a lonely time whether you are young or old. I remember growing up how lonely it could be at times. Others went to parties that I never got an invitation to. Even as I got older, the invitations were never there. I always went out on my own and watched from a distance at others having fun. Sometimes I could feel the tears welling up inside at being on my own especially at Christmas time. I felt for those who made their home on Cardboard Avenue and a great respect for those who gave up their time to man Soup Kitchens here and there. Always as Christmas appears no matter how happy I feel, I still remember those lonely ones I spent on my own. 11 December 2008