Comments on a poem about elusive Holiday spirit?

Question: Comments on a poem about elusive Holiday spirit!?

Death toll rising in old Bombay
Son-in-law leaving on Christmas Day
serving his country in war far away
leaving young family temporarily at bay

Bringing out boxes with such heavy heart
today is the day tradition says start
decking the halls, fresh tree pa must cart
untangle strings ma simply can't part

Hard facts of life derailed holiday mood
decision to decorate much time I did brood
Handel's Messiah in background then wooed
Prince of Peace will be given true honor He's due!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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i hear ya, it's hard to feel the holiday spirit when troubles abound!. my dear aunt is wasting away with alzheimer's in a nearby nursing home!. my parents are aging and i notice how much my mom has failed lately!. my husband can't find a much needed job, while at age 58 he really should be retiring instead!. problems everywhere you look!. i guess that's what holidays are for, to get our minds off our troubles!. wishing goodwill to others!. i always get a little melancholy, remembering loved ones that aren't with us anymore, and the happy, simple Christmases of my childhood!. your poem is perfect!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Excellent poem!.!.!.!.very touching once again!. The first verse immediately "grabbed" me and got me interested!.!.!.!.you will be in my thoughts over the festive season!. I know I sometimes find it hard to get into the "holiday spirit" at this time of year!.!.!.!.although it usually kicks in by the middle of December!.

Keep your chin up!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Ma, This poem comes straight from the heart That's what matters most You do speak the truth & that what makes this a Great poem,,,Somehow you will put the two together and then look out !!,,,Thanks for a great read Ma,,, Great read
Your Son in law and family will be in our PrayersWww@QuestionHome@Com

Who's to say what is 'great poetry' and what isn't!.
Said it before, will say it again!. I don't like Picasso!. Many do and would pay millions for his work!. I'd wince at a gift!.
But do I say Picasso was a horrible artist!.!.!.nope!.
Eye of the beholder!.
And I was so glad to see your last two lines!.!.!.so very, very glad!.
If we give up on these chances, these hopes!.!.!.then what are they fighting for, what did they fight for!.!.what are we fighting for!.!.
sigh!.
{{{ Hugs }}}Www@QuestionHome@Com

Its a good reminder to us all!. When we grumble with decorating and buying presents , we need to stop and honor our soldiers who would love to be where we are!. Thanks and a very good poem!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think the two can stay separated and be linked through joy and decision!.

I found myself humming this poem; enjoyable and honest!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I've been to the poorest places in the world!. It is only natural for them to hate the West (where none of these places are)!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It is for reasons such as these
We stay upon our knees
Praying for God to make a way
For us to celebrate the day

Great work Ma!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Isn't it nice to be able to "get it all out" in a poem!. Concise!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Life's bitter/sweet!.!.!.A heart felt touching poem!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

below average, but at least you triedWww@QuestionHome@Com

I agree, it is a poemWww@QuestionHome@Com