there are strobing messages
in lights’
preparation for festival or falling
see how colorful this cold snow,
crusting mouth
of winter
mimic of moon’s glow
that fade of light
in a starving child’s eyes
sputtering in condemnation
that we did not do enough
thumbprint on wax candle wick
where I snuffed out
potential
for late night fire
two of the three lights, I can manage,
but, God,
what do I do about
the language of
this dead child
with dark eyes?
In a list
A contest entry
- FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - spiritual is fine, nothing else with a Christian or Christmas theme, though by ellipsist.
1100 points, ended December 28, 2007, 8 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Carol, great poem. Congratulations on the lovely award. you are truly great.
michael
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ty, dear friend. I am always, always stunned at what kidn of animals some parents can be.
see New year's wish on my homepage
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not what I expected from this contest, but this powerful piece offers an awareness that I indeed welcome... heart-felt and heart-wrenching... the descriptions are poignant and well thought out & beautiful writing from you, as always... saddening and purposeful...
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There was a baby who was illed by shaking here in Maine, nearby. I was stunned... what a tragedy. Ty for the gold my friend. There are other things to concern ourslf about that getting, wanting, and pulpit-pounding, to be sure.
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We spread joy in spite of pain. Yet, all our moments, for those with caring hearts, are tempered by the pain around us. Perhaps it is best to realize that our strength and caring can change the world, bring more children in from abuse and nightmare to the warm light of love. So never stop loving and never stop sharing it with all that you can. Stand strong as a haven in every storm and with character show others how one lives in the Light of Love.
oops found that soap box again
Love, Tom B.
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We msut care for thigns liek the man inMoncton and the baby here in Maine..such senseless deaths...
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Excellent piece. I love the wording, and the content of it.
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ty gf.
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