This evening Martin at A Gap in the Cloud suggest I try an Acrostic Poem entitled Bah Humbug. Well what’s a girl to do?
Bah! Humbug a Christmas Acrostic Poem.
Blast I don’t like Christmas tide
All the clamour makes me want to hide.
Hope and charity have lost their stride.
Hauling home the endless shopping
Uncaring of the homeless, it is shocking
Must get, must have it’s all hype
Blaring adverts brash and trite
Unkind, selfish, too much spent on Christmas fare.
God’s gift forgotten, most don’t give a care.
Dec 07, 2020 @ 00:36:06
A knitted nativity scene. Now that’s creative.
Dec 07, 2020 @ 00:37:52
It’s beautiful, I saw in in the hospital, this time last year 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 01:25:17
Reblogged this on About the Jez of It and commented:
Writing Acrostics so they make poetry is challenging – Willow nailed it
Dec 07, 2020 @ 07:05:19
Thank you so much Jez. It’s something sadly I believe is happening 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 13:50:42
I’m not a christian I think you figured that out, and as an outsider just feel bemused by it all as to why it’s all about massive amounts of presents and food. There seems to be no connection to the so the spiritual at all. And that whatever one believes is heartbreaking
Dec 07, 2020 @ 17:54:09
I am not a Christian with a capital C. I hope I am a caring loving person, I believe in Gaia and God. I love the Christmas story I wish people could see the beauty within it. I wish I could do more to help the homeless and those less well off. I wish there was more Goodness in the world and less averice more hope and less religion. But I am not a listen to voice that’s heard. We can hope though, be safe be happy .💜
Dec 08, 2020 @ 01:51:08
You are a beautiful person Willow, never doubt that. I love the Yule story, much the same tale of birth, light, promise and love – I’m kinda glad it doesn’t have the same commercial greed factor added on. This year is a bit different for me and all I know it isn’t going to be a happy thing but I will be content in me. I can’t say more here as it’s a private thing and my words get read.
The voice of the kind and thoughtful is not one the powers that be want to hear, however a word pf kindness can make a world of difference to one person and that counts.
Dec 08, 2020 @ 07:39:55
Yes it does so we must all be kind to each other. Christmas can be sad and lonely even when surrounded by those we love. .. Christmas will be different here too, the boys can’t come, so we won’t see the Grandchildren except by video. We are not alone in this but it doesn’t make it any easier.
Your right somethings are best unsaid kept private people can twist and hurt. Oh! For a good world or maybe a megaphone?
Dec 07, 2020 @ 01:26:31
I do like the knitted Nativity set…
Dec 07, 2020 @ 07:04:11
Thank you it’s proving very popular this week it’s beautiful isn’t it 💜💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 13:04:42
I’ll share it with Mary. She’s a knitter (and crocheter)…
Dec 07, 2020 @ 17:26:36
I hope she likes them 💜💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 02:07:34
Excellent poem. I love the nativity scene. I have one made out of Duct Tape
Dec 07, 2020 @ 07:02:26
Glad you like the poem MR Ohh. I’d love to see your Duct Tape one I bet it amazing what colour duct tape is it? Have you seen this one
https://images.app.goo.gl/xR816n2yJhUpDXTW7
Smile 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 20:26:10
My son used several colors. and about the link. “That’s just nuts”
Dec 07, 2020 @ 20:31:17
Lol!! I think you should display a photo of the duck tape Nativity 💜
Dec 08, 2020 @ 00:23:34
I’m trying to find one and for some reason I can’t sorry
Dec 08, 2020 @ 00:24:20
No worries, 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 02:16:57
Nice job on it..
Unfortunately too true😬
Dec 07, 2020 @ 06:55:17
Yes indeed sadly it is. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 02:23:34
And you made it rhyme too, awesome Acrostic x
Dec 07, 2020 @ 07:06:09
Thank you Jez, I could not sleep so I wrote instead. 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 13:46:06
I know how that is too well but it helps sometimes 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 17:31:58
It’s a long time since I have slept well. 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 03:07:47
Display Laughter Proudly
Dec 07, 2020 @ 05:24:56
We live in an age of consumerism. This scourge seems to hit people who had little in the past the hardest. There is no sense of perspective or balance. Well done, Willow.
Dec 07, 2020 @ 06:53:23
Thank you Robbie I agree. We have seen it deteriorate over the years to a meaningless spend festival. No meaning, no love and definitely no compassion for the poor among us.💜💜💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 06:16:19
You did that brilliantly, sis! 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 06:49:25
Thank you Sis, I couldn’t sleep 💜💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 15:41:52
Well, you did good, sis!
Dec 07, 2020 @ 17:28:57
Thank you Sis 💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 07:27:31
The true spirit of Christmas has been reduced to a ghost. Hoping it doesn’t disappear altogether!
Dec 07, 2020 @ 07:33:37
Yes indeed, it’s a sad world isn’t it.💜💜
Dec 07, 2020 @ 19:45:20
A beautiful post thank you so much
Dec 08, 2020 @ 22:36:45
Excellent, Willow 🙂
Dec 09, 2020 @ 07:20:24
All down to you and your challenge 💜 perhaps you could reciprocate? 🤭