No matter the age
some children anticipate
waiting and hoping
for the Christmas binge
possibilities
a luring hinge
No matter the age
some children know
the contrast between dark and light
snow angels sugary crunch
while snow demons
take what they want
No matter the age
some children experience
cold fingers grasp
tender necks flop
the prayers rise
“make this nightmare stop”
No matter the age
some children awake
Christmas day a shamble
bottles of booze clash
gifts that they stood in line for hours
hocked last night for cash
These days this child looks forward to Peace at Home,Good Will toward for next generation.
I decided to write a series of poems in (sad) contrast to the traditional Christmas. This is written from the insider’s vantage point.
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Another good one in the series.
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I hope the children’s wish doesn’t end like a disaster, I hope they get what they want and do “Show and Tell !” when the are back in school.
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Awful to think of parents stealing from their children for their habit.
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Indeed it’s a travesty!
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Insightful … enjoyed !!!
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