Tuesday 24th December 

On Christmas Eve 
In the warm Spanish sun 
La Cala de Mijas 
Where joy has begun 
Our family group gathers 
Hearts all aglow 
For a long, leisurely lunch 
With love to bestow 

The sea whispers secrets 
To the golden sand 
As we feast and laugh 
Hand in hand 
The air's filled with cheer 
The scent of the pine 
A festive escape 
From winter's confine 

Plates piled with tapas 
Each more delicious 
Conversations flow 
No one is in a rush 
The sun dips low 
Painting skies with delight 
As we share stories 
With laughter and light 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Monday 23rd December 

Málaga again 
Wandering 
Eating, drinking 
And pondering 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Sunday 22nd December 

The streets of Málaga 
Alive with cheer 
Echo with laughter 
Now we're all here 
The dynamic city 
Where walking's a pleasure 
Each moment shared 
A memory to treasure 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Saturday 21st December 

We soak up rays 
Warmth on our skin 
Golden light embraces 
Healing from within 
In this land of siestas 
And fiestas bright 
Revelling in the day 
Continuing through night 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Friday 20th December 

Flying tonight 
Across the sea 
Holiday time 
For you and me 

Off we go 
To sunny Spain 
Leaving behind 
All the rain 

The stars our guide 
The moon our light 
To distant lands 
We take our flight 

Together we soar 
Above ocean's gleam 
Chasing the sun 
Towards our dream 

With each mile flown 
Our spirits free 
A new adventure 
Just you and me 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Thursday 19th December 

Clouds chasing 
Each other across the sky 
In a race 
Where none can truly fly 
The wind 
A painter with no brush 
Creates art 
With every gust and rush 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Wednesday 18th December 

Sadly, silently missing you 
Whilst grief screams out loud 
Putting on a happy demeanour 
Not wanting to upset the crowd 

The heart holds a silent vigil 
For the ones no longer here 
A smile masks the deepest sorrow 
Yet inside, there should be cheer 

The world moves on, so unaware 
Of the weight that's carried deep 
A cheerful face to hide the pain 
As memories soundlessly weep 

But in the quiet of the night 
When solitude becomes a friend 
The mask comes off, the tears can flow 
For the love that will never end  

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Tuesday 17th December 

Letting my mind drift 
Like a feather on the breeze 
Musing on the beauty 
Of life's mysteries 

Just contemplating 
The meaning of existence 
And the importance 
Of persistence 

Mulling over choices 
Made back in time 
The roads I've taken 
Obstacles to climb 

Reflecting quietly 
On lessons learned 
And tackling obstacles 
With confidence earned 

Love you so much 
Beloved sons 
Treasured Mum 
xxxxx

Monday 16th December 

In the midst 
Of laughter and song 
Lies a heartache 
That lingers long 
A reminder of 
The ones we've lost 
Whose absence comes 
At such a cost 

And betwixt 
The merriment and cheer 
Lies a shadow 
A silent tear 
For those we miss 
Along the way 
Whose absence 
Haunts us every day 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx

Sunday 25th December 

The gentle rustle of leaves
Whisper in my ear 
As I manifest my dreams 
Without any fear 
Envisioning a time 
Where kindness rules 
And love and compassion 
Are the only tools 
As the moon rises high 
In the night sky 
Trying to release my worries 
With a contented sigh 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx