i can hear the sleigh bells ringing just as the doors are slowly closing for the vagabonds across the street praying for a magical Christmas treat.
i can see the snowflakes falling just as homes are shaking for all the war zone cities hoping for a peaceful Christmas.
i can feel the gust of wind blowing just as dreams are gradually dying for victims of abuse and violence wishing for a lovely Christmas chance.
i can smell the midnight coffee brewing just as the elderly people are crying on a cold winter night in the home for the aged wishing they were with their loved ones on Christmas eve.
i can taste the burnt cheesecake in my mouth, melting just as the egos and pride are concluding for friends and families joyfully reunited celebrating Christmas with love and gratitude.
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The festive mood of the photo reminds me of the forthcoming Christmas and what would it be like to those who are less fortunate and in great despair.
Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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As usual, Mich you’ve dug deep into the emotions. The joyful times are double edged. For some it brings happiness and for some it brings sorrow for what might have been. Thanks for joining in.
Thanksgiving has a key part – giving! And at Christmas giving gifts is central… I hope those without can be gifted with the very things they need most!!
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As usual, Mich you’ve dug deep into the emotions. The joyful times are double edged. For some it brings happiness and for some it brings sorrow for what might have been. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you so much Sadje💕💕
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You’re most welcome
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Ahhhh nice. I’m looking forward to the noche buena this year. We really didn’t get to have it last year due to Typhoon Odette.
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Oh, i pray for a better Christmas weather this time Maria🙏🙏
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Beautiful thoughts shared
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Thank you so much💕💕
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Thank you Sadje💕
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I can hear those sleigh bells too 🙂
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Thank you💓💕
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True words Mich for people who are less fortunate how will they celebrate Christmas. A wonderful poem.
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Thank you dearly Kamal💕
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Welcome dear Mich ❤️
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Thanksgiving has a key part – giving! And at Christmas giving gifts is central… I hope those without can be gifted with the very things they need most!!
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I agree Val..thank you so much🥰🤗
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You’ve pitted two contrasting worlds against each other. It’s sad that the less fortunate will be struggling even as others are rejoicing.
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That is so true Shweta..very heartbreaking indeed…thank you so much🤗
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would love to have some of that burnt cheesecake, too. wonderful take on the prompt, btw.
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Thank you so much🤗
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Beautiful.
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Thank you so much🤗
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You’re welcome.
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So many hardships are going on all over the world. Thank you for this reminder to always be grateful for what we have.
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Thank you so much❤️
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Very powerful piece, Michelle.
I really appreciate you.🌷🤍
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Thank you so much Jude.
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Such a pleasure.
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This is getting me in the moo for xmas Mich minus the clean up part! 🤣
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💓💓💓😂😂oh, yeah the after party is always the problem
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