~ Do They Know It's Christmas Time ~

Shining emerald, crimson, regal gold,
Broken memories, faded, of Christmas old,
Evergreen, aglitter with gemstones, bright,
Smiling faces of Angels on Christmas night.

Presents wrapped, lay under the well dressed tree,
A time for entertaining, roasted dinner with the family,
Loved ones. raised glasses and laughter reigns,
One day, set aside, where we forget our hearts pains.

But as we sit in front of an scarlet, blazing fire,
We pull the crackers, eat pudding, fulfill our greed, desire,
We forget those living out on the cold, harsh streets,
Who sit outside the bolted soup kitchen, eager for food to eat.

They do not want for presents, that hope is too far away,
They only want the warmth we feel, on glorious, Christmas Day,
Their families gone, or uncaring fiends, they worship Christ,
For the wish that they will find a glimpse of charity, on this holy night,

The stars twinkle in the moonlit blanket of a sky,
They trudge on in search of a doorway, away from snow, knee high,
Singing Carols, their breath misty in the frosty evening air,
As they stare in windows, paint a picture, of love that brings them cheer,

Raise your glasses, shed a tear,
For those so far, and yet so near,
As through snow and hail, they steadily crawl,
Do they know its Christmas time at all?


(i luv these new smilies!)

I was really feeling this drop, the colorful description of xmas in the first few bars really painted a great picture and the ending put that little taste of guilt in the pot, good job, 1luv.

That was nice Liba Dee.. I hope to read more from you.

This is a great peice hun. The emotion was felt and it made me think of the less fortunate ppl out there living on the streets. Heh now i'm volunteering at the hunger task force down here. Hey ppl can make a difference. I haven't been here in a while babe, Hit me up sometime? JT

Sure will JT enoy Christmas y'all, but remember the true message, hopefully say a lil prayer for those who have shit...

i know i will

hey girl! ive been gone for awhile now, but the first thing i did when i got back was look your new stuff up!! coz its just that good lol. i read this when you posted it in HHD but imma reply to it here ks! yeah this piece did not let me down, when you post you bring it all. it was simple put, but made me think, made me see the things that are normaly over looked in life, stuff we dont pause to think about. the way you drew it out i could see it right in front of me, all the little details! made me feel it more. it was a strong message and you layed it out well. keep coming!!!

~Tera~
DONT HATE

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IM GLAD THAT SUM1 IS BRINGIN THE REALITY BACK INTO CHRISTMAS. IT AINT ALL HAPPINESS AND SHIT.

REALLY LIKIN THIS PIECE AND THE STRUCTURE WAS GOOD. LIKIN THE CONTENT ALOT.

PEACE OUT.

I do like Christmas. Though in a slightly warped way. You know, the whole commercially driven 'cheery' feel n all that. I see it's fakeness n what not, but i seem to grasp it somehow. As said before, in a kind of warped way.

Saying that, i think this is a good deconstruction (well kind of) of Christmas. And all it's wrongs alongside the good points (the latter shadows the former, though should be other way round in a way..).

Some very nice, vivid imagery. It allows one to come into the Christmas spirit, before being gently disected.

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