Christmas: an Acrostic

Not your typical holiday poem, and important to be recognized, because the holidays aren't full of joy for many, pandemic style or not.

christ came this day, but you won't find 

Him here in my hell of a home, but

Rather, you will find pain and

Insecurity, as well as a myriad of other

Strong, unpleasant emotions and sensations

That don't deserve to disrupt the

Magic of the season, yet

Are always present, because

Safety is something I have never known.

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The inevitable contrasts of the Season of Joy sadly can bring pain to many. Still, don't give up hope. Time changes all things, both the seeming good and the seeming bad.

[Chris Shaw]

A reminder that Christmas day can be very lonely for some. It will be for many this year and the pandemic is making it worse. A serious acrostic without the mention of a bauble. Nicy penned Ashes.

Chris