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To Die For

Branches frosted in ice

Wonderland magic waiting in awe to thaw

Pink blossoms ready to surpass hibernation

	Spring in their timeless steps

				Candle wax waned

The Little Drummer boy back in his box

Wrapped in kind tinsel for resurrection

	Illumination darkened

				Nutcrackers remain

Shells of Christmas foreshadow and abandoned

Reality calls for beating another lonely retreat

	Granny back at the nursing home

				Outsourced happiness

Spoon fed dribbles ooze onto parched kerchiefs

The turnings of life confined to a wheel chair

	Business fast as usual
	
				Reindeers on holiday

Santa's temporary visa faded and expired

An immigrant nurse from foreign shores

	Gives love and caresses

				Crossroads once more

New Year is dawning to the spin of the earth

The token Jesus nailed and forgotten leaves

	A silhouette on the wall

				Another chance wasted

Forgotten resolve scripted in blood and in vain

Soldiers will march again for irreverent fortune

	Guns frosted in ice


27th December 2019

Copyright © Kai Michael Neumann | Year Posted 2019

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Susan Woodrow Date: 12/27/2019 10:55:00 AM the sad truth- this year was the first one i spent alone with a dog a cat and a turtle...like luxury, the peace!! Now if i can just tell my partying pal that we don’t need to be in the crazy new year crowds but she is determined to celebrate The very thought deflates me but i guess i need the balance or I’d get too withdrawn from humanity :) Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 12/27/2019 9:28:00 AM Their is a lot to digest and contemplate with this one. Wait a minute while I put on my stretchy pants. ;0) Login to Reply

Charles Messina Date: 12/27/2019 6:41:00 AM Great poetry, Kai. Warmest wishes for the New Year my friend. -CM Login to Reply Kai Michael Neumann Date: 12/27/2019 7:54:00 AM Thank you my friend. Happy New Year and Happy Writing to you too ...