Christmas Poem: Been Away For Long
“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ”
— Mary Ellen ChaseTis' the season of reunions
The season of joy and goodwill is also the season of wanting to come home, however long one has been away.
Reunions happen, relationships maybe rekindled.
This song is inspired by all those lost souls who have been away for long.
And the ones who want to return.
Back home. Back to the warmth of being wanted.
Back for Christmas.
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ”
— Roy L. SmithLet this Christmas melody play as you read the poem
Been Away For Long
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Chill wind it blows
As the world it slows
People hurry past
From its icy blast
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Smoke curls to sky
From the chimneys high
My hope slips and glides
Down the frozen slides
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Across the street
From the bus stop seat
I watch and wait
Staring at the gate
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Snowy branches wave
As the tree stands brave
In the distant yard
And it hits me hard
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Lost in mists of night
I’ve been away for long
I’m coming back to light
Where my heart belongs
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Will I cross the road
Will I dare this time
Walk up to your door
Press the Christmas chime
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Overhead dusk falls
Lonely bird it calls
Shadows stretch and spread
As I fill with dread
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Do you think of me
Is there still a we
Have I crossed the line
Have I lost the shine
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Is there still a flame
Amongst all the blame
Do you watch sometimes
Forgive me my crimes
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I can never stray
Darling far away
As my life line
Is your love line
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Lost in mists of night
I’ve been away for long
I’m coming back to light
Where my heart belongs
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Will I cross the road
Will I dare this time
Walk up to your door
Press the Christmas chime
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Christmas songs they play
All through every day
And the windows gleam
Silver golden dreams
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Thousand lights they shine
As the cold hearts pine
For warmth of love
From the one above
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Children laugh and flee
From the Christmas tree
Clutching gifts of joy
Every girl and boy
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Tis’ the season of cheer
To be loved and near
Tis’ the season to be
Tis’ the season to see
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Lost in mists of night
I’ve been away for long
I’m coming back to light
Where my heart belongs
♥
Will I cross the road
Will I dare this time
Walk up to your door
Press the Christmas chime....
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Will I cross the road
Will I dare this time
Walk up to your door
Press the Christmas chime....
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"Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect."
— Oren Arnold
© 2012 Mohan Kumar
