Bright Green Tree Turned Blue (The Children of Sandy Hook Elementary)

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Open Poetry #48

Bright Green Tree Turned Blue (The Children of Sandy Hook Elementary)

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

0 posted 2012-12-21 03:09 PM

Bright Green Tree Turned Blue
(The Children of Sandy Hook Elementary)

On this tree
whose leaves fall like rain,
whispers of sound
on presents unclaimed,
ribbons have come unfurled,
lights have dimmed - burned out,
and Christmas balls
leave shattered remains
on carpeted floor.

Bright green tree turned blue,
despairingly shades to black -
the loss of the Children,
this Christmas Day.
~~

My heart cries for the children,
and cries for the families and friends
of Newtown, Connecticut.

©wesley james beard, jr.
december, 2012

[This message has been edited by jwesley (12-21-2012 10:25 PM).]

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

1 posted 2012-12-21 03:43 PM

A very sad Christmas for everyone this year.
You described it well, Jimmy. My heart goes out to everyone.

~V~

Richy
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

2 posted 2012-12-21 04:59 PM

youve got a caring heart my friend.. so nice to read you again.. blessings to you..

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2012-12-21 06:08 PM

Fine writing from a soft heart...James

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

4 posted 2012-12-21 06:36 PM

Tears for them and gratitude to you, Jimmy.

Owl

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

5 posted 2012-12-22 04:05 AM

Yes J, my heart is heavy with sadness too.
Well done, J,
Ms. E

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