Holidays Are For Children, 6th Annual Holiday Classic Options

[JLY]

HOLIDAYS ARE FOR CHILDREN

The economy is barely alive,
swine flu is the latest craze;
now’s not the time to whine,
or drown in hysteria’s malaise.

Politico’s dour contentions
echo ill-tempered voices;
at town meetings we debate
health care’s public choices.

Red balloons, silver spoons,
and colorful twinkling stars,
children’s fairy tale wishes
lie safe from parental scars.

Consumer concerns escalate
as fuel prices slowly rise.
Facebook, email and Twitter
lead to greeting cards demise.

Ideologue’s divisive ramblings
spawn hate crimes’ savagery;
intolerance of differing beliefs
remains a timeless mystery.

Candy canes, model trains,
and cheerful, cherubic faces,
children’s hopeful prayers
gift us with loving embraces.