joy us
December 16, 2006
Joy to this tiny world
and joy to its believers,
however so brief
Peace on this day
to all the anxious creatures
who live in dying places
Greetings to the lonely
adrift in holiday bustle –
strangers might look your way
Comfort to we sheep –
riders of a rail-car existence
displaying love through plastic-giving
Pity to the poor,
brighten our suburban experience –
accept canned goods and toys
(then disappear)
Good luck to the Lord
in the manger ignored
like an old man on Christmas Day
qazse 