Leonard Taormina Poet Free verse

Be Merry

It was a winter day in December, overcast and looking like rain.
The man at the store front was ringing his bell asking for donations. 
Digging in my pocket for change and dropping it into the pot; I gave my last bit of change. 
I could have bought a doughnut I thought to myself. 
It's Christmas though and I offer my pennies as token to the gift we all have been given. 
And believing in the power of giving back; I take my part. 
And I sing my happy birthday song from my heart. Happy birthday.
You gave me truth and hope; and I give you devotion
                                      And “Love”

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Leonard Taormina December 14, 2008 at 11:35 AM Rhoda; I entered Michael Jordan's contest, thank you. I very much was touched by your comment on "Be Merry" All the best to you and yours and do be merry this holiday season.

Leonard Taormina December 14, 2008 at 11:16 AM Vince; thank you so much for your feedback on "Be Merry" The organization you write of is I suspect the very one I elude to. I didn't know that about target but I'll see to it I don't shop there any longer.

Vince Suzadail Jr. December 14, 2008 at 9:48 AM As we become more affluent, it seems to affect our connection as human beings. One of my favorite charities sits in front of department stores at Christmas time. One of the reasons I don't shop at Target. They don't allow it. Vince