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Thank you to Carole for collaborating on this poem.

Tis the Season Collaboration With Carole Duet

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. Silent One collaboration with Carole Duet 23 December 2017
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Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Went into your rich poetic archive, and found this gem of a collab, SO! You and Carol did some might fine ink caroling for the Good Cause. Easing humanity's suffering, if only for one night. Poignant pulse poetry at it's heartfelt best. Love and happy holidays to the both of youse.
Hoffman Avatar
December 31, 2017 at 11:55 AM
A beautiful inspiring thought provoking write; excellent collaboration!~Che :)
Rv Avatar
December 31, 2017 at 7:03 AM
I have an actual tear in my eye, this is so simple but thoughtful and sadly true. I hope you have a great 2018 :)
Hagy Avatar
December 29, 2017 at 8:40 PM
This is excellent! You and Carole are great collaborators :) Love the rhyming, and such great content :)
Scutts Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 4:53 AM
Very touching and poignant, memorable verses. Thank you also for your comment on my sonnets. and for you and many of those innocent children a good year, Julian Scutts
One Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 3:52 PM
Thank you..
Loughman Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 7:35 PM
Thank you so much for this excellent poem....we all need to do more and reach out to the lonely and homeless.... this touched my heart...Donna.
One Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Thank you...
Canerdy Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 3:15 PM
So skillfully-written and moving, S.O.!
One Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Thank you..
Salehi Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 2:55 PM
Beautifully done like always... Merry Christmas...
One Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Thank you...
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 2:33 PM
A lovely and compassionate message to remind us of others who are in need. This is a beautiful collaboration. I hope you enjoyed the holiday. Blessings, Connie
One Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Thank you..
Buck Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 12:28 PM
S1: My hat is off to both of you. Well done. A message that needs to be repeated over and over. When you're having fun it's not easy to remember, many aren't. Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck
One Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Thank you..
Dalei Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 12:07 PM
Wonderful creation. Loved it. A 7 from me...... Hugs
One Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Thank you..
Thayer Avatar
December 25, 2017 at 3:57 PM
Tears In My Eyes, Pain In My Heart, This Is So True And Thank You For Sharing. Merry Christmas To You and Yours. Vickie
One Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 7:44 AM
Thank you Vickie..
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2017 at 3:00 PM
This is a very lovely collaboration you did with Carole, Silent One. The message is strong and clear and wonderful for not just now, but all through the year. Merry Christmas to you
One Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 7:44 AM
Thank you Andrea..
Georgieva Avatar
December 25, 2017 at 8:50 AM
Very strong and true message..<3
One Avatar
December 25, 2017 at 10:29 AM
Thank you..
Mattioli Avatar
December 25, 2017 at 7:28 AM
Great message of peace!!!! Thank you!
One Avatar
December 25, 2017 at 10:29 AM
Thank you..
Kannan Avatar
December 25, 2017 at 6:59 AM
Such a beautiful write with powerful message...May your words spread compassion and kindness throughout the world... Thanks for sharing...
One Avatar
December 25, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Thank you... I hope so also..
May Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 5:35 PM
Beautiful message of compassion in this Holy season and Silent One and Carole..
One Avatar
December 25, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Thank you Joseph..
Reza Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 2:16 PM
Wow!!!!!!! What a beautiful Carole!!!!!! significant, ..........
One Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 2:50 PM
Thank you..
Ashley Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 1:16 PM
An inspiring, heartfelt and loving collaboration Silent One and Carole. Your write is a moving reminder that many live under heartbreaking and distressing conditions - a great poem of conscience and compassion.. my warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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December 24, 2017 at 2:50 PM
Thank you Susan..
Gondolf Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 10:15 AM
SO, it is so easy to get caught up in the festivities and celebrations this to of year that we forget the less fortunate. Thank you to you and Carole for the reminder. Merry Christmas! John
One Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 2:50 PM
You are right John, some of the world leaders should hang their heads in shame... Thanks for the visit..
Y. Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 9:17 AM
Hi Silent, You and Carol have penned such heartfelt write. I agree in this festive season we must remember the less fortunate. Excellent:-) Alexis
One Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 2:51 PM
Thank you Alexis..
Gentile Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 8:11 AM
What a wonderful message for anytime of year but most especially for this season, beautiful Merry Christmas
One Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 2:51 PM
Thank you Mike..
Daniel Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 7:35 AM
A very warm and loving collab, Silent One and Carole:) you are so right:)
One Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 2:51 PM
Thank you Jo..
Gupta Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 6:35 AM
Very touching and inspiring collaboration poem ... Very beautiful sentiments ... Love it ...
One Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 7:16 AM
Thank you Probir..
Busaka Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 5:59 AM
,,, great work brother Its a great collabo,,,, very fantastic poem
One Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 6:06 AM
Thank you Brother..
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