Chanukah Ends

Eight burning candles
A few of the old tunes
Our hopes remain something 
We can almost taste on 
our tongues
There are of course, many, many other faiths
But the shining lights create memories 
An leave something in our hearts
Which has lived on 
For thousands of years
The enemy defeated 
We shall savor 
Victory snatched from defeat
Light shining on 
In spite of the oncoming 
of another, savage winter

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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December 18, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Hi Matthew, I'm going to send you a Soup Mail.
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December 18, 2010 at 10:22 AM
I hope the light of love and faith shines on you throughout the holidays, Matthew. Beautifully expressed feelings in your poem. If it is for Deb's contest, I wish you success! Love and peace, Carolyn
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