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THANKS GIVING:

Little

By Victor MendezPublished 9 months ago 1 min read
THANKS GIVING:
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THANKS_GIVING Little

12-26-25

All the trappings...

Turkey,

Ham,

Mashed potatoes...

..A beggar child standing on a corner.

Pumpkin pie,

Blueberry,

Cherry,

and mom's apple pie...

..Missiles writing death across burning skies.

A Christmas Carol,

It's a Wonderful Life,

How The Grinch Stole Christmas...

..A scruffy, unbathed woman sits under a stoplight at a median.

Little boy smiles at his shiny, new bike,

Sister squeals at her dollhouse,

Mom and dad exchange gifts...

..Close the door,

Close my eyes,

At the homeless and the poor,

Walking by...

..Happy New Year!

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Victor Mendez

Born in 1958.There's a lot of road beneath these feet.Worn out pairs upon pairs of shoes.Been a ranch kid,a city kid,a Marine,a dad, a grandfather now,an avid reader and just recently began writing poetry in 2015 just to vent.

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