Wednesday, December 14, 2011

A Protest for the Season

It’s the twinkling stars lighting up the tree
leaving those immobile in close proximity

the silence and the glory cradled gently to our heart
warming each sensation, joining relatives apart

the wonder of the season and each joyous song
that hushes retribution, forgives every wrong.

Let’s all join together with peace and love on earth
so our only protestation is of Jesus and His birth.

@laurie kolp

Prompt inspirations: 3WW (immobile, proximity, retribution) and Poetry Jam (occupy)

22 comments:

anthonynorth said...

Lovely seasonal words.

Unknown said...

Nice job, again.

Margaret said...

..this poem leaves me hopeful. Nicely done.

Sheilagh Lee said...

a lovely tribute to the season

Brian Miller said...

a lovely poetic wish for the season laurie...

Unknown said...

Thoughtful words, Laurie!

Wayne Pitchko said...

nice words...thanks for sharing Laurie

Shauna said...

tres beautiful, this poem really puts
anticipation in my heart.

Old Egg said...

Such a well written piece incorporating those unlikely words.

RMP said...

it truly is a heart warming season where twinkling lights transfix and song remind us of peace and love. you brought these 3WW words into a beautiful light.

Laurie Kolp said...

Thank you!

Mary B. Mansfield said...

Beautiful sentiment for the holiday season, nicely done!

MaryAwrites said...

Laurie, if only...

we are so in need of peace and love on this earth. Nicely written.

Dave King said...

I thought the poem was great as I read it, but then seeing the prompt that had inspired it, realised it was sheer genius. I stand back in awe!

Maude Lynn said...

What a great piece!

Altonian said...

Didn't you do well, with three unlikely words. Amen to the feelings in your poem.

Sherry Blue Sky said...

Now THAT would be a wondrous thing indeed. May it be so. Lovely poem for this time of year.

Enchanted Oak said...

That phrase "the silence and the glory cradled in our hearts" is absolutely glorious to read and to ponder.

Mary said...

Beautifully expressed, Laurie! This kind of protest I can handle.

Scarlet said...

I like your creative take on this protest...very meaningful words..thanks for sharing this ~

Helen said...

... 'joining relatives apart' brought tears to my eyes. So many strewn throughout the country. Thank you.

Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson Barry said...

a hopeful one, well done.