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Sonnet   ---   2024 December 27

 

The Children Are Coming

An eastern icicle seems to impose
as it's dripping down a church tower bell.
Bitter cold made bell and ice juxtapose,
as frost took its toll, now no one can tell.
No galloping horse and no rebel cry
amidst drifting snows now resting calmly.
Yet not quite so, with kid's natural high,
cast snowballs up, with their spirits jolly.
A target shred reveals a silver bell.
Gone are their folly, just eyes frozen stare.
The front doors open. A priest says, Noel,
to all of the kids who were gathered there.
Merry Christmas all, have fun while you play.
I'll see you at mass for Jesus' birthday.
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Rodrigues Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM
William, I want to see a revival, and yes, of children walking through the arms of the church! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, dear one! xx
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Here, hear, my dear Kim. With all of the Christmases Joys, for all the girls and boys. Mahalo~William
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