Christmas Eve in a Small Town

Haiku

The night is silent.

Only the stars can see me.

Tears freeze on my cheeks.

Christmas in heaven...

Wish I could be there with you.

But I was left behind.

Our dear home is gone.

The streets have taken me in.

The world looks away.

Snow fills my worn shoes.

The wind bites through my thin coat.

My pack is heavy.

But a drifter must soldier on.

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

Poignant Haiku! Took me into nature and your psyche and loss. I haven't written them down yet but have a few where I try to hide that I'm talking human masked in nature. Trying to beat the rules that are made to be broken.

I really like your poetry. I'll be back
Billigami

[Ada]

Part of me is still astonished at how homelessness can happen in such a nation of wealth. Heart felt write.

[Cherrie]

Too many people can identify with this poem.
The silent night and a lonely heart trying to hear into Heaven's windows.

[JE Falcon]

I can see you in the words. This must be the Joplin after the winds came and blew it away?

[Writergurl]

This is so touching and as well as emotional.

[Chris Shaw]

A sad poem. Too many people end up on the streets as a result of a change in circumstances. Topical write. At Christmas, it must be even more of a struggle. You convey the scene well.

Chris

[Karmee]

such a sad write.....
well expressed emotions

[Coyote Poetry]

A sad poem shared M.J. Smith. I could feel the memories and the place of struggle. You allowed the reader to understand. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote