Sunday Sonnet!

Posted on December 10, 2017 | 20 Comments

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Find ample time for others, thought to spare,
Whose daily lives encroach on hunger’s edge,
Their faltering hope consumed by deep despair,
Reserve of courage purposeless to dredge;
Amidst the bustle of your festal cheer,
So often driven by obsessive fun,
Unnoticed, wander eyes and hearts of fear,
For whom to stay alive is all but done;
What tidings does the Manger Infant bring?
How are the homeless housed and famished fed?
As Seraphim their Alleluias sing,
Shall Gracious God provide the daily bread?
Divine Assistance wields not magic wands,
But works through willing human hearts and hands!

©Meanderings 2017

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20 responses to “Sunday Sonnet!”

  1. Nandita | December 10, 2017 at 12:09 | Reply

    What a nice empathetic poem. Love it. Hugs ❤

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  2. Hutts New World | December 10, 2017 at 20:54 | Reply

    Time to think of the strugglers, this time of year.

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  3. MeRaw | December 10, 2017 at 20:54 | Reply

    So lovely.
    x 💖 x

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  4. snowbird | December 10, 2017 at 23:35 | Reply

    Lovely. Yes, people have to help people. xxx

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  6. Brenda Maclean | December 11, 2017 at 03:47 | Reply

    Yes! Think of others less fortunate….and safety to the world.

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  7. janetweightreed10 | December 11, 2017 at 07:07 | Reply

    There are so many so many who are suffering and struggling. We who are fortunate enough to have food and shelter must never take things for granted. Have a wonderful time in Germany with your daughter. Janet xxx

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  8. deacongill | December 11, 2017 at 17:19 | Reply

    So important to be aware that others may be lonely or hungry at Christmas, and an elegant and heartfelt reminder. BTW there’s a typo, I think: Line 6: should it be ‘by’ instead of ‘my’? Hugs xx

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  9. Bushka | December 11, 2017 at 19:01 | Reply

    Thanks Gill. Yes, well spotted…have corrected it. Should be ‘by’. 😉 Hugs!

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