Christmas 2020

Christmas 2020

A silent nightmare

And hushed prayers for vaccines

To protect and heal

Copyright @ Phillozofee 2020

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

yes! and the senryu form perfect to punctuate the point ... the sarcasm and contrast between L1 and the hymn "Silent Night" really makes for a knockout ... with prayer and help from the Creator of all things ..through the merits of Jesus Christ, who's celebration it is .. we have great hope in prayer says i! ;)
E.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Merry Christmas my friend - be safe and well! :-)

[TL Boehm]

It has truly been a nightmare. Peace and hope for a better 2021.

[barleygirl]

"Silent nightmare" is brilliant wordplay. Many are optimistic about the recent availability of vaccines, but here in the USA, we are in the midst of a very dark season -- we'll hit half million deaths within a month. Your poem sounds grim & lacking in wholehearted optimism, which is how I feel most of the time (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Yes so very true dear Phill. Your Senryu is timely and so on-point for this Christmas. Love how you use ‘silence’ to dramatize the profound nature of the loss and tragedy so many around the world are experiencing. This is not a Christmas that will bring fond memories. Looking forward to a hopeful New Year for all of us!:))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we are all like ornaments barely hanging onto the tree, hoping that we can get strong enough
to keep our grip...

j.