Carole Duet Poet Couplet

Tis the Season

In this season of festive cheer,
as hours fade into the new year,
spare a thought for those who live in fear,
who have no one to wipe away their tear. 

Think of the children in this season of joy,
girls and boys without a single toy.
Their joy is just a day of peace,
when the bombs finally cease.

When you sit there comfortable and warm,
Think of the homeless struggling in the storm.
Why is it so difficult to understand,
for them this is no winter wonderland.

Some are alone in a nursing home,
Waiting for a loved one to phone
Or watching their door
Hoping it will open once more.

Touch the hearts of those lonesome tonight,
simple gestures will fill them with delight.
Remind an orphan to keep faith in life,
give them hope when struggles are rife.

With compassion, bombs will remain silent,
tongues must speak against those who are violent.
Only love can dilute streams of hate,
reach out to those in pain, to change their fate.

By: Silent One in collaboration with Carole Duet
23 December 2017
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Maria Williams January 11, 2018 at 2:05 AM A beautiful collaboration Carole. You and S1 write seamlessly, I really couldn't pick one from the other. Perfect for the season, what an important message...Maria xxx Carole Duet January 11, 2018 at 3:12 PM Thank you so much, Maria. It was a pleasure writing with him. Carole

Darlene De Beaulieu January 5, 2018 at 6:47 PM Carole, I always pray for peace every night. I feel sad that children must suffer in the war. I pray for the homeless to have a home. I always pray for peace. I know what it is like to lose a love one. I know sadness. Have a nice evening my friend. Carole Duet January 5, 2018 at 9:32 PM Thank you, Darlene, for your comment, but most of all thank you for your prayers for those who suffer because of war and/or poverty and grief. I pray God helps them and helps us to help them in any way we can. Carole

Susan Ashley December 24, 2017 at 10:40 PM Carole, you and SO created an inspiring, heartfelt and loving collaboration. Your poem is moving and reminds us that many live under heartbreaking and distressing conditions. A great poem of conscience and compassion. My warmest wishes.. ~Susan Carole Duet December 25, 2017 at 4:30 PM Thank you so much, Susan, for your kind words. Carole Duet

Joseph May December 24, 2017 at 3:21 PM Beautiful message of compassion in this Holy season Carole and Silent One.. Carole Duet December 24, 2017 at 6:55 PM Thank you, Joseph. That's what Christmas is all about.

John Gondolf December 24, 2017 at 10:51 AM Carole, this is such a wonderful reminder not to forget the less fortunate during this joyous season. Thank you to you and SO. Merry Christmas! John Carole Duet December 24, 2017 at 6:59 PM Thank you, John. Merry Christmas to you too. :D

Vijay Pandit December 24, 2017 at 6:15 AM Lovely song and an apt message for the season..you and SO created a memorable poem..kudos to both Carole and Silent One. Carole Duet December 24, 2017 at 7:01 PM Thanks, Vijay. I appreciate your very nice comment. I just hope the message is "memorable". :}

Silent One December 24, 2017 at 5:30 AM What an excellent song choice, Shirley has a wonderful voice.. Tom Jones sang this too.. Was great to get this message across is duet.. Thank you for the opportunity.. Carole Duet December 24, 2017 at 7:28 PM Hey! So glad you liked the song. I love Shirley. She sang/sings with so much empathy. And, thank you again for inviting me to collaborate with you. :)