Happy Christmas Darlings
Today is the day
We open our presents
Sit around and play
You like the tie we gave you
It matches your suits
The kids are stuffed with sweeties
They even like their little toy flutes
Toys lay around ready for assembly
Waiting for someone that just might be handy
To push, stretch and pull them
Wouldn’t that be just dandy
Among all the wrappings
The paper and bows
She sits there as they are
Forgotten and low
No one noticed and
No one cared
Not a box with her name
Did anyone share
Slowly she scooped up
Christmas giving’s big mess
Just stood for a moment watching them there
Happy Christmas to me I guess and God Bless
Very melancholy. Powerful statement being made. Loved the imagery and the build-up to the climax at the end. Re-read now a few times, and come away with some different viewpoints. Will revisit this for sure.
Thank you for reading my work Mark. It is deeply appreciated !