Thoughts of the Season - December 14, 2010

Thoughts of the Season

Far from the hills of Afghanistan

Guns sound on American streets,

An innocent teen falls to the ground,

As his heart pumps its final few beats.

A mother pauses in cooking a meal,

In a home full of bright Christmas cheer,

As uniformed officers solemnly tell,

News she never thought she would hear.

So many go hungry all over the world,

They don’t have a feeling of joy,

No stockings are filled with wondrous treats,

For a good little girl or a boy.

In this season of love, goodwill to all men,

Terrorism is something we dread,

Why can’t we all aim for world peace,

And learn to negotiate instead.

We are all brothers, perhaps different colors,

Who share the holy seasons on earth,

May we join in our blessings, look into our hearts,
And see the value of each human’s worth.

Carmen Henesy


Copyright (c) Carmen Henesy
December 14, 2010

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