Christian poem 'Memories on Canvas' by Patricia Joan Polhans (Christart.com)

Memories on Canvas
by Patricia Joan Polhans

I know that Christmas's come rushing in
Of past holidays with family and friends.
Some are lonesome and sad, some bring you cheer
While others are dreams of family so dear.

I know this is your very first Christmas
'thout your family's love and tenderness.
Mother is ill and may never recover
And there's absence of all your sisters and brothers.

It seems only yesterday you all were young
Laughing, playing together in the sun.
But now those precious days are gone forever,
Years spent with family and with your mother.

This poem is not meant to make you sad
But to treasure sweet memories that you've had.
None can take those precious treasures from you
They're etched in your heart, sketches just for you.

They're God's gift to value and reminisce
Mem'ries made to soften your loneliness.
They're a gift that none can ever replace
A canvas of mem'ries with love and grace.

None can steal or erase them from your heart
There yours to keep, a precious, valued art.
So whene'er you're lonely, need fam'ly and friends
Just paint on your canvas any one of them.

It's your painting that God has given to you
A picture of loved of ones who are dear to you.
They can't ever be sold or taken away
They're God's gift to wash lonely tears away.

Memories…only we can make them, only we can share
As we paint upon the canvas our memories dear.
Only you can sketch a precious, loving memory
The art on canvas of valued friends and family!

Please contact Patricia Joan Polhans at "polhanspatricia@yahoo.com" to request permission to use this poem.

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