2020 - A very different Christmas

[DorsetLady]

2020 - A Christmas like no other.

As we’ve all had a strange year, and an even stranger festive season thought you might like to reflect on this poem by Harry Baker, written in first lockdown.

He may not be to everyone’s taste, not revered like Byron, Keats, Shelley or Wordsworth, nor does his delivery do justice to Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton nor Anthony Hopkins but he’s probably saying what some of us are thinking......

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Here’s hoping we can soon all get the hugs we crave, especially those living on their own, whether by choice or circumstances.

Photo - from top left clockwise my labours, DIL’s artistry, daughter’s dog sabotaging Santa’s transport provider, son’s endeavours.

Wishing everyone a very happy, peaceful and safe Christmas

[Kendrew]

Simply perfect. Made me cry.

[Sandradsn]

Thank you Dorset lady.We need hugs.I've needed them this year after losing two loved ones...What a year!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Sandradsn]

First Christmas after bereavement is alway very difficult, but this year even more so...my thoughts and virtual hugs.🌸

[JGBH]

A poem for our time... Thank you. Wishing you a happy Xmas.

[123-go]

A few teary moments in that for me but beautiful sentiments. Thank you.

[Estellemac]

Love it says everything well versed thank you xx

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Estellemac]

It struck a cord for me ... so thought it might for others too

[Charlie1boy]

Lovely poem, which my wife enjoyed too.Thank you.

Wishing you a Happy Christmas, and all the best for 2021 ( it surely can't be as bad as 2020!).

Paddy

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Charlie1boy]

Thanks Paddy - and to you and yours.....let’s hope 2021 is better. At least if we have a vaccine things could improve....for all.

Hope you managed to sort things out.... x

[Coffeebeans]

Thank you for that prom Dorset lady, just perfect.

I will raise a glass tomorrow to my FIL lost this year to covid and remember him.

Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support you have given me this year.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Coffeebeans]

Thank you - I thought it very moving, sorry for your loss, and thank you for your kind words.

[Cosmos22Marigold]

Loved it and thank you. Also thanks to all on the forum and wishing them health for the coming year and years or as long as it takes. From an oh so positive newcomer after reading all the site.Happy Xmas. To all.

[SheffieldJane]

Thank you DL and for all that you do Freya! X

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to SheffieldJane]

My pleasure.

[HeronNS]

I hope your Christmas has been happy. Wishes for a better 2021!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to HeronNS]

It has, thank you. One of the lucky ones, in son’s bubble so with him and his family.

[Jackoh]

Lovely post Dorset Lady! Wishing you a happy, peaceful and healthy New Year x💐

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Jackoh]

TY 🌸