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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Discards

Gathered around our glowing tree
We sing festive songs of hope reborn,
A belief that love extends to all on Earth.
Your voice rings with misplaced conviction
As you rumple, crumple, discard my weary heart,
A wrapping never meant to be recycled.

6 comments:

Laurie Kolp said...

Wow- this is great Mary... especially the last 3 lines!

MaryA said...

Such a sad ending. Well done.

Sheilagh Lee said...

so sad an ending.

Old Egg said...

I have heard that Christmastime is when we are most vulnerable and likely to be hurt. Your poem illustrates that beautifully.

Berowne said...

So many voices ring with misplaced conviction these days...

Wayne Pitchko said...

nice one...thanks for sharing your words