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The Unopened Present
Under a tree sits a Christmas present,
Wrapped with loving attention and care
With snowflake paper and shiny red ribbon--
Indicative of a festive affair.
A name tag hangs from the ruby-red bow.
The name on the tag simply reads "Honey."
Surrounding gifts are covered with Santas,
Elves and penguins--cute and funny.
The twinkling lights on the Christmas tree
Cast their colors, sparkling and resplendent,
On the tinsel, garland, and ornaments--
On every reflective yuletide pendant.
The initial excitement that filled the home
With hope and eager anticipation,
Has suddenly been brought to a halt:
A cloud has darkened the celebration.
On Christmas Eve when wrappings go flying,
One gift will stay under the tree:
The gift for "Honey" will remain unopened,
For "Honey" will be an absentee.
"Honey's" life abruptly ended
Three weeks before Christmas Eve
By terrorists' bullets. A time for cheer
Has turned into a time to grieve.
Times like this test our faith
In hope and humanity. The trick is to know
How to remain calm and rational
When the heart is aching so.
(12-5-15)
Wrapped with loving attention and care
With snowflake paper and shiny red ribbon--
Indicative of a festive affair.
A name tag hangs from the ruby-red bow.
The name on the tag simply reads "Honey."
Surrounding gifts are covered with Santas,
Elves and penguins--cute and funny.
The twinkling lights on the Christmas tree
Cast their colors, sparkling and resplendent,
On the tinsel, garland, and ornaments--
On every reflective yuletide pendant.
The initial excitement that filled the home
With hope and eager anticipation,
Has suddenly been brought to a halt:
A cloud has darkened the celebration.
On Christmas Eve when wrappings go flying,
One gift will stay under the tree:
The gift for "Honey" will remain unopened,
For "Honey" will be an absentee.
"Honey's" life abruptly ended
Three weeks before Christmas Eve
By terrorists' bullets. A time for cheer
Has turned into a time to grieve.
Times like this test our faith
In hope and humanity. The trick is to know
How to remain calm and rational
When the heart is aching so.
(12-5-15)
