Year’s Wrap Up Now
Cold has set in
And desire to keep inside
Much as possible.
Books, programs
Special meals perhaps.
But first down to the Mall
Black Friday rush
Things not really needed
But hey, the stuff is so cheap.
Christmas feelings
Accelerated.
Kristkindel Market
Back in action.
The stalls, the Bell Choir.
Folks milling about.
COVID? What Covid?
We must sense and fulfil
Community.
Weather notwithstanding.
There are those who miss out.
The homeless.
So many.
Their plight by most
Overlooked.
Their wanderings
Precious grocery carts stolen
Seemingly invisible traffic.
The reproach, isolation
Shivering, wavering drive.
Vocation is mere survival.
And soon perhaps
No tent cities.
Broken up for those
Nightly hard floor
Sleep spots, where
Nothing is certain.
Nothing is truly inviting.
All is impermanent.
And oh yes, Merry Christmas
And thoughts of
That Other Family Wandering.
In cold situation.
Misunderstood.
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Written on November 20, 2022
Submitted by dougb.72572 on December 04, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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