Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

They Too Would Weep

He opened his box on Christmas morn

That wondrous day when Christ was born,

But it was no gift... he softly wept,

It was his bed, for here he'd slept.

His belongings in two carrier bags

Cast off clothes, mainly rags,

Who in their homes could believe

That beneath a bridge on Christmas eve

People huddled in fitful sleep,

If they saw...they too would weep.












Entry for
The darker side of Christmas Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Richard Lamoureux
20/12/2019. Placed 2nd.

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Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2020 at 1:08 PM This is a first place winner for me Gary and is going into my Faves! xxoo Gary Smith January 11, 2020 at 3:18 PM Thank you Connie. :)

Sam Kauffman December 23, 2019 at 11:04 AM Congratulations on your deeply moving, winning poem, Gary. Gary Smith December 23, 2019 at 11:05 AM Thank you Sam. :)

Tania Kitchin December 23, 2019 at 4:24 AM Congratulations on your winning poem Gary, your poem is so true to life and so sad. Gary Smith December 23, 2019 at 4:50 AM Thank you Tania. :)

Richard Lamoureux December 22, 2019 at 7:14 PM Congrats, thanks for entering my contest. A superb piece. Very close to getting top placement. Gary Smith December 23, 2019 at 2:47 AM Thank you Richard. :)

M. L. Kiser December 21, 2019 at 4:05 PM Sad that people have to live like that any time of year; well penned piece, with great feeling. Gary Smith December 21, 2019 at 4:17 PM Thank you M.L. :)

Na Na December 20, 2019 at 3:37 AM Wonderful poem Gary. Best of luck in the contest Gary Smith December 20, 2019 at 3:40 AM Thank you Gregory. :)