THIS TIME OF YEAR…
so much joy in the air,
still so many people
feel nothing but despair.
by the chimney with care,
people are starving
trapped in a nightmare.
all snug in their bed,
as so many others --
are wishing to be fed.
under the tree,
it's easy to forget
those we can't see.
hanging by a thread,
no visions of sugar plums
are dancing in their head.
just like us all --
with Santa and Rudolph
decking the hall.
a time with no care,
listening to carolers
why is life so unfair...
no sleigh bells ringing
this time of year --
can be especially stinging.
absent from their soul
when all you receive
is nothing but coal.
filled with no light
hardships and grinches
nothing but plight.
in the dark of the night
harder to imagine
a life with no fight.
consumed by fear --
it's hard to imagine
this time of year...
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Life, a dance that swings us in opposites. One can only be grateful for their daily bread and try to share with those that aren't so fortunate. Great work, thank you for sharing.
So true... Thank you for this thoughtful comment @linzo
This is the third post I have read about the haves and the have nots and the importance of sharing #thelight . Beautiful words and feeling. Thank you!!! A haunting photo too. That man has more life in his eyes than many I have seen who have "stuff".
I recently read there are more homeless on the streets today, than any time since the great depression. It's up to all of us to make a difference... Thanks @countrygirl!
Beautiful. I also like the quote from Thomas S. Monson.
Thanks @cathynsons!
Hauntingly beautiful. Really good one.
Thanks Eric!
This sure makes a person think!
WILD.., HUH?