Widow’s Holiday Lament

She answered the family’s queries

With “just peachy” as to how she felt

In spite of no red and green decorations

Her consciousness wouldn’t reveal indications

Of loneliness, her lack of spirit

Did not want them to hear it

For the turbulence would start

Even though it came from their hearts.

She wanted her independence

And not their constant attendance

But accepted their pleas

They decorated with ease

And her seasonal joy returned.

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