Thursday, December 16, 2021

Christ in the Empty Chair



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 Christ in the Empty Chair


“Christmas is built upon a paradox--that a homeless

birth should be celebrated in every home.”

--Leah Hall


With vaccine cards and masks in hand,

my family gathers from all points to

celebrate Christmas together for the first time

in two years. It will be at 

my home. It will bustle with nine

grand-children, tall tales, hugs and holiday

cheer. Down with chaos, up with Love. 




Glenn Buttkus


Kwansaba


Posted over at d'Verse Poet's Pub

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14 comments:

  1. JadeLiDecember 16, 2021 at 1:05 PM

    Ah the irony of your opening quote.

    YAY! You'll have a grand time with the grands. Happy Holidays to You, My Friend.

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  2. brudbergDecember 16, 2021 at 1:09 PM

    Soo good for you... so wonderful to break the solitude at last... we have been living apart for way too long.

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  3. Sanaa RizviDecember 16, 2021 at 1:22 PM

    Powerful write, Glenn! Happy Holidays to you and your family. Here's hoping the New Year will bring us good things. 💝💝

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  4. TruedessaDecember 16, 2021 at 1:44 PM

    Gathering for the holiday, Checking the cards checking them twice. It will be a wonderful gathering full of love and laughter.

    Wishing you a safe Merry Christmas… enjoy

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  5. GraceDecember 16, 2021 at 2:19 PM

    What a wonderful family gathering Glenn. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!!!

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  6. robkistnerDecember 16, 2021 at 3:39 PM

    Have a wonderful time Glenn! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Love you brother! I ended the year true to my sentimental soul.

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  7. LucyDecember 16, 2021 at 5:47 PM

    Aww, this sounds so delightful and heartfelt especially when it's been so long since you've last seen them. Hope you have an amazing time. Happy Holidays, Glenn!

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  8. SelmaDecember 16, 2021 at 6:53 PM

    My sentiment exactly: Down with chaos, up with Love. How wonderful this all sounds. Family! And my your family gathering be lively to last you the entire year. Merry Christmas/Happy holidays. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. lynn__December 16, 2021 at 7:35 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful Christmas celebrating with family! Christ is the reason for it all and often the gift we don't open.

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  10. Petru J ViljoenDecember 17, 2021 at 7:36 AM

    Enjoy Glenn. Your heart must be so full! There'll be an end to Covid soon I think.

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  11. HelenDecember 17, 2021 at 8:17 AM

    You are blessed, Sir! Sending wishes for a joyous, rollicking wonderful Holiday!

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  12. TriciaDecember 17, 2021 at 8:36 AM

    Great little piece! Happy Holidays to you and yours! 💞

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  13. robkistnerDecember 17, 2021 at 12:47 PM

    Glenn — May the joy of the season fill your heart here at the closing if the year 2021, and may peace abide in 2022. This is a most difficult time for our planet earth, and a time of turmoil for its peoples. May 2022 begin the way back! ✌🏼❤️🌎

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  14. paeansunpluggedDecember 21, 2021 at 10:57 AM

    How wonderful! Have a smashing time.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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