Long Holiday Poems
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Factions are girding their loins for war during this Season of Peace,
In what has become a clamorous and annual national bickering piece!
Do we say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" to those we meet?
Or do we observe the 'niceties of political correctness' and be discreet!
When the Walmart greeter says, "Happy Holidays", ain't no use to holler,
Or startle the poor old geezer and grab him by his jacket collar!
After all, he's probably been programmed and tutored in what to say!
Wish him a "Merry Christmas" if that be your bent and get on your way!
Even the booze and beer companies show proper discretion and respect,
And don't associate their products with the Season, showing disrespect.
'Twould be rather crass of them and most folks would deem taboo,
To advertise, "Celebrate Jesus' birth with an Old Milwaukee Brew!"
Nowadays, some folks deem Nativity Scenes passe and obscene,
Which in times of yore to the delight of all graced the village green.
'Tis sad that a display of an innocent Babe creates such division and hate.
After all, 'tis the birth of the Christ Child that most folks choose to celebrate!
'Twould be wonderful in this Season of love and doing good,
If all would shed their prejudices and foster brotherhood.
One might ponder this dilemma by asking, "What would Jesus say?"
I'll bet He'd say, "No matter who you are, Peace I leave with you this day!"
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
© All Rights Reserved
The table set
just us three
My wife, my son
and me
A masterful meal
spirits raised high
How about a song now
Let's give it a try
One tune leads to another
melodies like brothers
Forty minutes of pure gaiety
laughter, joy, a taste of harmony
The after-meal grace recited
with full-throated thanks
Next meal - six hours, guests coming
~ time to refill our tanks
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Note: The 'Festival' referred to is Sukkot,
the Jewish Fall Harvest Festival - 7 days
in Israel; 8 days elsewhere. Meals are
taken in a small, temporary outdoor booth,
often elaborately decorated. Many families
sleep in these huts as well, fulfilling the
command that every Israelite dwell in
booths for seven days. (Leviticus 23:42).
Nothing seems the same,
everything has changed
in the sound of voices so loud and dis-similar
all appears quite distinctly familiar.
Same house, same court and garden
cold and shadowy, many seasons hardened.
All the blooms and promises long faded
as representatives hold on green and jaded
in the distance candidates have dried up and fallen
walking cautious in the winter ice and cold now drawing.
Silent shadows creep on shriveled piles of decayed leaves
and creatures of the world hide and wait in the sheaves,
in awe and holiday anticipated desperation
come changes in the attitude and spirit of the nation.
The atmosphere, the feeling and hopeful intent
is much different from the goals and lies once spent
an acceptance of the direction that now is
older, wiser, with promises of so much more to give.
Keep us free, focus on the spirit of the woman and man
we support you and the dreams on which you stand
fulfill those promises so frequently made
sturdy the foundation on which they're laid.
Promises too quickly can easily be broken
and memory twists the words once spoken,
hope and trust gather all people once divided
toward the dreams our forefathers guided.
There is something in the air
Reflecting on freedom’s one day scare
Signing a declaration we want to be on our own
Handful self-proclaimed leaders setting a tone
It was John Hancock first holding the pen
Scripted it so large ‘an idea that needed to defend’
Thirteen colonies united together
In writing the royal a letter
Through the next few years
Muskets firing heard by many ears
A revolution between tea and beers
Bells would ring
Celebrating separation from the King
Redcoat’s egos taken down
By battling farmers who knew the ground
It was all a ‘pride show’
For the stiff upper lip British you know
Better thinking said ‘let the new world grow’
Today we are in a bind
An invisible army giving the globe a hard time
Take this as an opportunity knocking
Tell Betsy Ross in her chair 'keep on rocking'
Striped bars
States as stars
In a field colored blue
An artistic message waving cool
Some of us do not agree
And the results make us stronger you will see
No one can control all fifty
Not even a virus that is shifty
Wear a mask or don’t
It’s your vote
Since in the end
You will know where to send
A message challenging the Franklin in Ben
“How much does this cost?”
“Is our boss reality at a loss?”
“Is a square cubicle your life?
Or is the husband maybe a wife”
Writing is a powerful art
Peaceful at its original start
If a reader walks away
Getting more knowledge today
This contribution would be good
Educating society as it should
Take these thoughts I do scribe
On your holiday ride
Ponder my rhymes
Circulating the economy friendly governmental dime
Enriching America’s creative independent mind
Merry Christmas,
and happy new year!
Kids are getting their wish
on a day they can’t miss.
The snow is Knee-deep,
And schools are closed this week!
We all know how life goes,
snowplowing should be
Left to the pros.
Blessed with a change
of luck today,
The homeless find
a warm place to stay.
People playing in the snow
Having a good time.
Snows falling and
the weathers fine.
A Christmas party
on every block.
People pray, and are thankful
around the clock.
Stores and restaurants
are closed,
As a lovers pick their moment
to propose.
Everybody can see
The lights decorating
the Christmas tree.
Gift giving with love ones,
Trying not to shed any tears
Sharing our hopes for the new year.
Merry Christmas to all
And to all a happy new year.
From My Family To Yours Wishing You And Your Family A Blessed Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Let's remember as we Gather that Jesus Christ was Born On This Christmas Day for a Reason,
So Let's Rejoice And Celebrate This wonderful Season
A Mother Gave Birth In A Manger To A Holy Child,
Blessed Was He So Tender And Mild
The Shepherds Have Received The Good News Of This Miraculous Birth, Lets Rejoice While Spreading Holiday And Christmas Cheer Throughout The Earth
The Wise Men Came Later Bearing Gifts From Their Hearts,
Let's Lift Up Prayers and Give Thanks For Our Military And Loved Ones Who Are Far Apart.
Halloween often brings out
The alien, vampires and goblins
Who crave to suck your blood
Feasting on your heart’s hope
With diabolical plans for more
Trickery than treats, leaving
You paralyzed by the abduction
Of your joy and gentle promise
Which keeps you feeling certain
That love always wins in the end!
This is a cautionary reminder
That evil is the devil’s pleasure,
Leaving you a little less blissful!
Words Used: alien, blood, cautionary, vampires, trickery, abduction, paralyzed, Halloween, feasting, diabolical
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Lights glisten in the windows,
Across the night – like starry skies
Reflecting all the wonder,
The joy of this Christmas time.
Hearts tremble with the rhythm,
Beyond the season’s grace
Music in seas of quiet breaths
Echoing hope that brings praise,
Laughter sends the heart a song,
A heartbeat of peace, serenity’s flowing
Promising the life to bring harmony,
A melody of joy beyond comparison.
Souls are flooded with love,
Beauty stirs within the one who knows
He is alive in the life who grows –
Silent night, colored in wonderful.
The joy of Christmas can be heard,
Each voice – touched by God’s grace,
Revealing the music of peace and love,
The wonder that comes to each child…
Because, forever and ever, throughout our life
We’ll look toward the heavens and see –
The miracle of One who brought peace to earth,
The miracle of a Son in whom I believe!
Let's go play on a fool's holiday
spending all the money we never saved
Live for now cause tomorrows far away
having a blast on a fool's holiday
Champagne breakfast in a five star hotel
rolling the dice for casino thrills
Cruising the Seine on a Paris eve
caviar and Kobe beef we feast
Tropical beaches to get us a tan
jet set life style without a plan
Burn those credit cards charge charge Charge!
fool's holiday living ever so large
And when those bills catch us coming overdo
what can they take when we got little and few
Bankruptcy court and seven years no credit line
but damn did we have one hell of a time
Let's go play on a fool's holiday
spending all the money we never did save
Live for now cause tomorrows far away
having a blast, too bad it can't last, fool's holiday.
The True Story
I saw you sitting on the shop windowsill
Swinging your legs to a tune in your mind
Still dressed in your school uniform
My heart was madly skipping beats
I was in the village on a holiday
I could not take my eyes from you
I tried to breath normally
I would soon be on my way again
I was far too shy to approach you
To me you were subject of dreams
I would take your image with me
Would I be stronger in a year
I did return, and I was stronger
I had the time to steel my inner self
I knew you would be at the local dance
I also knew you were unattached
I decided to befriend your brother
He would help me to win you over
He did and I did
How we lived until cancer took you
I promised you I would go on with life
In the twenty six years since you left
I have done that, to honour your memory
Not a day passes, that I don't still miss you
The last thing you told me, I would be happy
I would find someone, I felt your help
The lady I chose, is all you wished for me
Hopefully we can all meet again someday