A Star, MM Holiday Classic 2011 Winner Options

[Larry]

A Star

The firelight from the hearth reflects
on tinseled tree aglitter with
small twinkling ornaments. Projects
the essence of a garnered myth
which lends no grace; no love or peace
to those in need, without a prayer.
No rescue from the cold, surcease
from widened need to give and share.

As choirs sing carols in the night
of precious babe, a star and kings;
a weeping mother knows the plight
of starving child. Her vigil brings
no solace. Tears, her visage mar,
illuminated by a star.

[Sekhmet]

Congratulations Larry! A home truth that needed telling!
This small gem of a poem underlined the fact that there is no, 'Holiday' from want for vast tracks of the world.
Your poem said so much about the reality of the poverty, starvation and death we allow to continue, whilst we all try to out-do each other by spending gross amounts on trashy presents for our nearest and dearest.
A well deserved award.
Leo.