Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations,
Our October, November and December elations.
Goblins, turkeys and Santa Claus to celebrate,
All to divert daily life and our spirits elevate.
This holiday season “pause” and “take a deep breath,”
“Count to 10” and seek relief from the perils of death.
Ukraine, Gaza, Israel and immigration,
The homeless, poor, sickness and crime frustration.
Humans need a celebratory relief from life,
To escape from personal and worldly strife.
Avoiding alt facts, conspiracies and fake news,
To proclaim the “good news” for all from church pews.
Humanity does have its daily life woes,
But need allow respite from reality’s throes.
George Kibildis
Sparta