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This Christmas by Herbert Nehrlich

11/20/2008 7:31:45 AM
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Herbert Nehrlich
(04 October 1943 / Germany)
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This Christmas
 
  Just once before I die I would
so love to see a lot of smiling faces,
each morning when I board the city bus.

Mind you, there is no pressing need
for outright reverence or admiration.
I am completely able to interpret all
nuances of your now familiar lines
crows' feet and ordinary wrinkles are,
what I have stared into, each working day.

So let me draw conclusions as I wish
as I lean back against the grimy, shiny seat,
wrapped like a Christmas gift from God
inside my salt and pepper London-tailored suit.

Herbert Nehrlich


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Ernestine Northover (12/5/2006 9:13:00 AM)
Thoughtful and charming poem Herbert, I love the last two lines, they are priceless. Thoroughly enjoying your work. Keep up the good writes.
Love and hugs Ernestine XXX
Danny Reynolds (12/5/2006 3:46:00 AM)
H, is the 'Salt and Pepper' suit just for delivering the season's greetings? If so, give my condiments to your tailor.
Danny
; ¬)

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