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Comment from barbara.wilkey
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It seems I've read somewhere that during the Christmas season the suicide rate is up because people feeling depressed and helpless. Thank you for sharing this poem with us. I see it as a reminder to check on our friends, they may not be all right.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
    Thank you very much 😊 I appreciate your lovely review. Yes, many people have a hard time during the holidays.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from shelley kaye
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yea... especially these holidays after the election. uhg.
a great gogyohka on a difficult subject that needs to be talked about more
seasonal affective disorder sucks... especially in the "summertime" when you everyone else is out playing lol

strong thought-provoking words
smooth flow throughout
no spag or typos

thank you for sharing!
shelley :)

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
    Thank you very much 😊 I appreciate your lovely review. Happy holidays

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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A thoughtful and poignant Poesque verse resonating for many for whom Christmas brings little to no joy. The imagery is, of course, beautifully apt; I love "darkness clings to me." Should the last line read (as) a merry-less-end-of-year or (in this) merry-less-end-of-year? Thamks for sharing, Gypsy. Debbie

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
    Thank you very much, 😊 I appreciate your exceptional review. Happy holidays.

    Gypsy 😊
Comment from RJ Heritage
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Depression takes many forms, including SAD. Been there before, but was able to leave it behind. For many it is quite more difficult, and this is tge condition tgat tgat poems shows. It is well presented and verses. Travel to Texas in a few hours to visit our son.
RJ
RJ

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
    Thank you very much 😊 I appreciate your lovely review. Have fun in Texas.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by RJ Heritage on 21-Dec-2024
    You're welcome
    RJ
Comment from Mike Stevens
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Another fine poem, Gypsy......I have to admit, I relate to this poem more than I should, Christmas isn't my favorite time of year, much to my Mom's dismay, she loves it

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
    Thank you very much 😊 I appreciate your lovely review. Happy holidays

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from royowen
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That would be a terrible happening, that one didn't see the lights and the colour of Christmas, but rather everything lacked colour, like dark or colourless, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
    Thank you
Comment from lyenochka
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You're so right about that. This can be one of the most difficult times of the year for many people, especially those who have lost loved ones and the holidays are just not the same. Well done message to help us remember those who find it "merry-less".

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
    Thank you very much, 😊 big sister. Happy holidays. I hope you have the best.

    Love ❤️

    Marival😊