Singing voices of children full of glee
Stacked high, toys under a Christmas tree
The Family's here, those far and near
Glasses are raised in toast and cheer
Huddled in a darken room children cry
As fire explodes and bullets fly
A Family for their Loved one grieves
For killing and War takes no reprieves
that shows two sides of the same coin -life. great short poem, thanks for sharingread my 'just human'
cleverly ironic...war and killing goes on everyday, no matter if it's Christmas, New Year, or any other holiday...pain and death give no mercy... Leslie Ching
Love and hate...war and peace...joy and grief...you bring all these in your truthful saddening lines, Linda...noble write...10
The terrible existence of opposites is shown here with clarity Linda - and how it strikes home to the reader... great verse.......... Fay.10
great short poem...picturin the real happenin in this world......sebastine 10+...
One side cheerful and the other one full of grief and sorrows.....this is the reality of life. Sweet and bitter at the same time. but true no reprieve from war and killing. A very nice poem indeed.Short and terse like...........10/10.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A very moving poem, Linda. Two opposite extremes on what should be a joyous day for all. A very sad fact of life. Best wishes for a great new year. Richard