Essence Discarded

All you see are gifts and lights in the mall 
         Loads of Christmas trees standing tall
No wise men in sight 
            Vendors in a retail fight
The gist is lost in their race to enthrall 










3rd place
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HUMOR CONTEST
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Adeite Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 6:25 PM
Congrats on having your poem being featured on the Poetry Soup home page this week. Please keep your creative caps on, let your poetry pen keep painting your poetry pads with colors of creativity. Thanks for sharing this with us and have a wonderful week ahead. Love always, Adeleke
Culverhouse Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Enjoyed reading today...and congrats on the featured poem.
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 7:48 AM
When I went to Washington there were no wise men in sight. Congrats on the feature. Vince
Hernandez Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 1:31 AM
A very deserved win! I love this one! Such truth in this message, something that often upsets me each year. Glad to see it expressed in words so eloquently. Congrats!
Coulstock Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 6:17 PM
I love Christmas,time with family and friends.Childrens faces-wonderful-.But agree don't like the greed and commercialism.Also sad that people light-hearted,strangers smile at one another,so much love in the air now but not always so rest of the year-I believe Love was given to us on earth and is 'for life not just for Christmas'.A great entry Wilma Like your wit,want to Congratulate you on your win. Also want to thank you for all the kind comments you've given me.Love June.
Jaye Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 9:06 AM
I really the meaning of your poem the true meaning of Christmas is Christ I really beleve that some of us have lost the true meaning of Christmas due to commericalism I know the true meaning of Christmas as well as you do it's Christ.
Fraser Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Many congratulations on your win Wilma, in Carolyn's fine contest with this wonderful poetry >> James
Haick Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Warm congratulations on your awesome win in Carolyn's Contest, Wilma! "No wise men in sight", indeed! You're so right! Love, Audrey
Brown Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 6:59 AM
A well deserved featured poem you have here Wilma. May you have many more. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Congratulations Wilma on your win in the "Commercialized Holiday Humor" contest sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 9:34 PM
Great entry. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Mannan Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 7:49 PM
This is a terrific write Wilma. Many congratulations dear friend for this win.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Congrats Wilma dear friend on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great one to share with us all this happy Sunday with luv...
Dietrich Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 4:21 PM
WAY to go, my friend. I really like how you kept to true limerick rhyme and humor. Congratulations. LUv, Andrea
Dufresne Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 4:19 PM
When that's happening ..you are absolutely right..No wise men in sight! congrats to you Wilma!
Mehta Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Conmgratulations for this win for the excellent entry to the contest, Wilma
Kendrick Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Congratulations on your win in this fine contest..Sara
Freeman Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM
"Essence Discarded!" Yes, and yes again! The essence discarded is Love thy brother! Congratulations Wilma, on a worthy poem's recognition. Agape, Moses
Cwiak Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 9:03 AM
You are sooo right, Wilma. The gist has been lost in the race for profit and commercial success. Congrats on a great limerick and win! Dan C
Devonshire Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 7:09 AM
The title says it all, Wilma. The essence of this holiday appears to be discarded by many. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Chappell Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 6:06 PM
i love this thought here my friend
Parker Avatar
November 24, 2010 at 2:08 PM
I would love to know what that gist is! Write another poem and tell us! Interesting thoughts on the trivial pursuits of the commercial class during the festival of Christmas!
Falotico Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 5:10 PM
Yes Wilma I seem the same visions here in NY. A loss of the true season . Your words are sure to be echoed through out the Soup. Much enjoyed and agreed. With love across the big swimming pool. Michael
Taylor Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Excellent entry, Wilma. Great limerick. Good luck. Thanks for your congrats on my worst poem. Have a super Thanksgiving. Will be out of contact till 12 Dec. Going on a cruise without my computer. xxxRalph
A   Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 12:45 AM
wow! that is some tru vision of the sight of today,, yes thefight will continue,, a no win win holiday sitation,..enjoyed,.p.d.
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