~~ by tkbrown ~~
The tree is up, tinsel is strung;
ornaments are still to be hung.
Music of ‘carols’ fills the air,
eggnog is poured for all to share.
Mistletoe pinned above the door
waits to prompt a kiss for the fair
maiden awaiting her genteel knight
to gently whisk her out of sight.
Nutcracker stands guard in the night,
sentinel o’er all we hold tight —
gifts, goodies, special people too —
keeping them all just out of view.
Techie gizmos, trinkets — a few,
games and gadgets bidding adieu
to yester-year, all once held dear —
sentiment lost midst sparkling cheer.
Glitter and glitz are everywhere
exuding, extolling to share
excitement and spirit amidst
festive colors ample assist.
Nowhere is seen the sentiment
thought to be a strong permanent
expression of this Holy season,
and no one cares to give reason.
Commercial wiles have overtaken
the public reason for this season;
thus, with sadness some shall lament
celebration of each red cent.
Have We Forgotten the Reason?
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by tkbrown 
If only Christmas of yore…
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Yes! I take it that means you like it! Thank You, Much! Have a Very Merry Christmas, Halbarbera!
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A loveley poem. I think it really expresses the christmas spirit and makes me feel really nostalgic before it tackles the problem of the commercialization of it. I think the part i liked the most is: “Nutcracker stands guard in the night,
sentinel o’er all we hold tight —
gifts, goodies, special people too —
keeping them all just out of view”
I don’t know why for sure but it gives me a warm feeling.
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Love this one and the comparison of the modern consumerism with the real holiday spirit!
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Thank You! I think of this every year, decided to put pen to paper about it this year. Thank You for the ‘Like”! I appreciate your support. I look forward to hearing what you think of other posts. The drop-down menu in the upper right corner holds all posts. Thank You for stopping by!
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