A Child's Only Christmas
On Christmas Eve an Angel
felt the sorrow of the Lord.
Who wept for the many Children
sentenced to perish by the sword.
What alarm and consternation
could sweep their lives away?
By those who think a Child's extirpation
would not lead their souls astray.
As Doctors and their sycophants
ply their trade with minatory skill.
Know there are a thousand causes
for which to die but none for which to kill.
What sweet music would not be written
and what songs would not be sung?
What picture worth a thousand words
would never unite the world as one?
So 'Peace on Earth' to those who care
but take from this to hear my plea.
For every precious Child not born of Earth
is a lost building block we need.
And to those who cower in the dead of night
afraid to speak for fear of enmity and strife.
Please look deep within and feed your spirit...
you may just save a Child's life.
What disease would not be beaten
and what further pain will be our curse?
What person plagued by an unknown affliction
would want to make things any worse?
The Angel thought about such irony
of a Child ripped tragically from its womb.
Knowing such a Child may have held the key
to a society's heightened gloom.
So the Angel gathers up the Children
who would not see the light of Christmas day.
And takes them to the gates of Heaven
to revel in the laughter they all displayed.
But back on Earth... more decisions made
to add another name to Heaven's scroll.
But the Infant's death will not save our place
as we abide another heinous stain upon our soul.
So 'Peace on Earth' to those who care
but take from this to hear my plea.
For every precious child not born of Earth
is a lost building block we need.
And to those who cower in the dead of night
afraid to speak for fear of enmity and strife.
Please find your courage this Christmas Eve...
and save a Child's life.
The End
*For The Darker Side of Christmas Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux
Date: December 15/2019
Copyright © David Mchattie | Year Posted 2019
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