Monday, December 23, 2013

Homecoming






We, the shepherds, we, the kings

We, divine and earthly things

We have come a long long way

We have found our home today

Here, amidst the dark of night

Here, beneath the simple light

Here, beside the helpless child

In his palm and mercy mild



Live for the Love of it,
The Happy Amateur

Written for Poetic Bloomings

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Christmas Wish (Sonnetina Tre)






Christmas Wish


“I feel no Christmas,” cried a little girl,
“I don’t feel any of the Christmas cheer…
The tree is up and lit, the garlands swirl,
And Rudolph leads his pack of swift reindeer,

But I feel nothing,” sobbing would not cease.
Old Santa hugged her, “Don’t be sad, my dear,
They are not always real – the things one sees,
What’s real is hidden from the eye, but near.

So close your eyes, put on your largest grin,
Unlock your heart and let your Christmas in.”



Live for the Love of it,
The Happy Amateur

Image credit: "Miracle on 34th Street"