General Fiction posted December 9, 2023


Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted
The harsh reality of post Christmas human behavior.

January Mourns

by Leonard Washington Marble


No Carols do I Hear 
No Lights do I See
No Sounds of Joy
No More Hearts of Glee
Just Faces of Anguish
Bitter and Torn
December is Over
And "January Mourns"

Attitudes are Sour
And Tempers Soar
No Coming Together 
Like a Few Days Before 
There's Yelling and Screaming 
And Hands do not Join
December is Over
And "January Mourns"

All is Forgotten 
Of the "Light Of Life"
No More Remembrance
Of God's Gift, Who is "Christ"
So Sad, but, So True
As Trees are Untrimmed
Compassion and Love 
Ebbs Oh So, So Thin
 
It was Glorious and Beautiful 
Now the Air Filled with Scorn
'Cause December is Over 
And "January Mourns"



Christmas Story contest entry
Pays one point and 2 member cents.


Save to Bookcase Promote This Share or Bookmark
Print It View Reviews

You need to login or register to write reviews. It's quick! We only ask four questions to new members.


© Copyright 2024. Leonard Washington Marble All rights reserved.
Leonard Washington Marble has granted FanStory.com, its affiliates and its syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work.