Nette Onclaud Poet Imagism

Time For Thanks

Thanksgiving beckons,yet letters are piled
mostly bills due, nearing a month’s round…
I think of the homeless with nothing to eat ,
reflecting on a newborn, draped in the cold.

While pressure burns of how dues overflow;
this season’s rune of faith carries me through
as if unknowns of the day are but brief,
content in sharing this flow of gratitude.

November ends… beside me, they are there;
family romping , neighbors bringing apple pies
till grace eases burdens which soften the load:

My soul kindles acceptance,  my Thanksgiving joy;
that payments fold through lamp’s glitter …
and when this night awakens , I count small pleasures
ending day's tidings with a grateful sigh-
then to rest on my blessings , ever dear
on through weeks as chapel bells ring!




Any Season or Festive Verse
Brian Strand Contest

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Connie Marcum Wong November 22, 2016 at 8:02 PM A very lovely piece that compels us to remember that everyone may not be as fortunate as us to be surrounded by a warm dinner and family. We have so much to be thankful for and your poem brings this to light beautifully Nette. Congratulations on your wonderful well-deserved win! 7 ; )

Sandra Haight November 21, 2016 at 6:39 PM Wonderful reflections on what is important to be thankful for, Nette. Beautifully written, and congratulations on your fine placement! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison November 20, 2016 at 2:22 PM so lovely to read this again many congrats Nette:-) hugs Jan x

Joanna Daniel November 20, 2016 at 7:17 AM This is beautiful, Nette:) congratulations on your win:)

Eve Roper November 19, 2016 at 9:53 PM Nette, congratulations on your win! Beautiful poem hugs Eve

Janis Medders Tobechi November 19, 2016 at 7:48 PM Blissful quiet is in this work. It makes me forget the bills too. Congratulations. Good to see our names together. Maybe we should do something jointly?

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 19, 2016 at 6:38 PM Congratulations Nette on the placement of the contest.

CayCay Godwin December 31, 2015 at 9:02 AM I related to this write a great deal and was moved by each sentiment ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich December 30, 2015 at 7:52 PM It truly IS the essence of this wonderful season, Nette. Very lovely! Happy New Year, sweetie.

Kp Nunez December 30, 2015 at 4:29 AM HI Nettie. Here today just to read/reply/comment. Love the interplay of emotion here...always with graceful lines, even when reality bites - "for rancor hides things like love and kindness...". All the best, sweet kabayan, and a great year ahead. huggs!

Arthur Vaso December 29, 2015 at 8:54 PM Your poetry has become like a fine red wine for me, it just keeps getting better with every sip. I see so many layers wrapped up here, beautiful.

Eileen Manassian December 29, 2015 at 4:29 PM Lovely, Nette. Much food for thought here...Blessings are to be shared...especially as we remember God's greatest blessing that was given to us in the form Of Jesus...Good luck in the contest, dear. Hugs

Tim Smith December 29, 2015 at 3:23 PM Love , laughter, family and belonging. Having that makes us wealthy. lovely nette

Leon Datu December 29, 2015 at 3:04 PM A bright torch of a poem lighting your profound connection with the spirit of Christmas and humanity!

Mark Woods December 29, 2015 at 2:51 PM The world is split between the "haves" and the "have nots". Yet those with sometimes forget there are those less fortunate. Christmas is indeed a time to celebrate what we are lucky to have and the gift of giving can go a long way.

Jan Allison December 29, 2015 at 2:48 PM Christmas is a time for 'giving' - love your take on that theme Nette good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen December 29, 2015 at 2:44 PM - Christmas is a great time to share with those who have less than ourselves - Good luck in the contest, with your wonderful poem Nette :) - I wish you a happy and peaceful new year - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)