Joe Flach Poet Rhyme

Christmas Lost

I saw a commercial the other day,
Featuring that white haired, Christmas guy,
Nothing too unusual, nothing too weird
Except it was the Fourth of July.

My son knows Santa and Rudolph, too;
He knows Frosty and the Polar Express;
The other night he looked confused
When I told him the story of Jesus.

It seems to me as I walk through the mall
We’ve lost the meaning of the season
Greedy merchants and the stress of it all
I think is the ultimate reason.

So take a moment to stop and think about what Christmas means
If you do, I think you’ll see, things aren’t as bad as they seem.

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James Fraser November 29, 2010 at 1:57 PM Many congratulations on your win Joe, in Carolyn's fine contest >> James

Audrey Haick November 29, 2010 at 11:59 AM Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's Contest, Joe! Love, Audrey

Iolanda Scripca November 29, 2010 at 6:07 AM Greedy merchants and the stress of it all I think is the ultimate reason. Well said, Joe! Congratulations on your well deserved win. All the very best, iolanda

Carol Sunshine Brown November 29, 2010 at 5:25 AM Congratulations Joe on your win in the "Commercialized Holiday Humor" contest sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson November 28, 2010 at 9:23 PM They've taken it out of the schools. The churches are the only place you can find Christmas these days. Congratulations on your win, Joe.

Andrea Dietrich November 28, 2010 at 4:17 PM This is really nice, joe. Glad the contest got judged so I could come here and read your winning poem today. Congratulations! Luv, Andrea

Robert A. Dufresne November 28, 2010 at 4:09 PM nice one Joe. Enjoyed it and a hearty congrats to you.

Dr.Ram Mehta November 28, 2010 at 2:08 PM Congratulations on this win in the contest for this excellent entry to the contest, Joe

Sara Kendrick November 28, 2010 at 12:34 PM Congratulations on your win in this contest..The humor was great..Sara

Barbara Gorelick November 28, 2010 at 10:55 AM Good one Joe..congrats. I have a hard time during this season..its seems stressful and I try hard to remember the "ultimate reason." Loved you poem. BG

John Freeman November 28, 2010 at 10:04 AM "So take a moment to stop and think about what Christmas means If you do, I think you’ll see, things aren’t as bad as they seem." Yep, Joe, Love still means the same thing it always has, no matter what we do in our world. "Congratulations" on a worthy poem's recognition! Agape, Moses

Daniel Cwiak November 28, 2010 at 8:55 AM Thanks for the words of encouragement, Joe. You are absolutely correct in your last 2 lines. Congrats on a well deserved win. Dan C

Carolyn Devonshire November 28, 2010 at 7:05 AM You captured the spirit of the contest so well, Joe. Congratulations on your second place win! Love, Carolyn

Francine Roberts November 24, 2010 at 8:46 AM wonderful piece Joe, so true in this commercialized world, thanks for catching my typo , I have fixed it

Karla Null November 21, 2010 at 9:26 PM Short and to the point. This is a beautiful sentiment, filled with meaning. Very nice.....Karla

Michael J. Falotico November 21, 2010 at 2:25 PM You are so right..... its a sad shame..have to blame the parents...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 21, 2010 at 12:47 PM Yes Joe the true meaning of Christmas seems to have gotten lost in the shuffle of this World and its commercial atmosphere.. nicely expressed and good luck int he contest my friend.. enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving too..luv..

Carolyn Devonshire November 21, 2010 at 12:35 PM :) Thanks for supporting the contest, Joe. Much appreciated! Love, Carolyn