L Milton Hankins Poet Sedoka

When the Cannas Droop

This time of the year
when the cannas sadly droop,
Ma is saving kitchen scraps
from recent repasts
for a hearty winter soup,
and decorations go up.

Too early I think
with the Christmas ornaments
for commercial purposes
slighting Halloween
and Thanksgiving gatherings.
I shall complain bitterly.

No one will listen!
Some say I am Mister Scrooge
I can stand only so much
happiness and joy,
cash registers dinging loud
facing the mad shopping crowds.

Each year it gets worse
when the cannas sadly droop,
and Ma saves scraps for the soup
decorating starts,
and I complain bitterly
but no one listens or cares.

Written September 12, 2022

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Gershon Wolf September 13, 2022 at 7:23 PM I don't know -- nothing better than a hearty winter soup (at least for me). I miss my mom doing the same thing. ~ gw L Milton Hankins September 13, 2022 at 7:32 PM Thanks so much, gw. I agree. I try to make a good hearty soup when the cold winds blow and snow covers the ground. Nothing better!

Bill Baker September 13, 2022 at 8:20 AM It is sad to see how commercialism has taken control over the minds of the masses and destory to beauty of celebration. I have similar feeling when the holidays arrive so early to the market place. A poet friend in Texas, Bill L Milton Hankins September 13, 2022 at 8:43 AM I find it more and more disgusting, but I cannot change it. Sad.

Caren Krutsinger September 13, 2022 at 6:30 AM Commericialism is alive and well here in the good old USA - Christmas takes a heavy toll, so this makes sense. L Milton Hankins September 13, 2022 at 8:43 AM Indeed it is, Caren.

Michael Tor September 12, 2022 at 6:08 PM I'm listening Milton, so sad how businesses start taking advantage of the holiday season. Money and profit take precedence over the real reason for celebration. Some things never change and greed is one of them. I think Christmas is the worst, or black friday where people have died in pursuit of that gift or bargain. Your words convey a sad reality you have shared so eloquently. Thank you for sharing... L Milton Hankins September 12, 2022 at 7:01 PM Thanks so much, Michael. I think you hit the nail right on the head.

Linda Alice Fowler September 12, 2022 at 5:45 PM Nice sedoku Milt. I like this form. Halloween gets plenty of exposure here but Thanksgiving is near non-existent and it is silly to me to have Christmas "sales" before Halloween! Linda L Milton Hankins September 12, 2022 at 7:02 PM I hear you loudly and clearly, Linda. I think it has become one humongous "holiday" season all focused on profits!