Good Will Toward Men

by adewpearl

When Christmastide draws near
a spirit fills the air --
the world's a love affair
as kindly acts appear
that fill our hearts with cheer
as people freely share.

But then the new year comes
when worries fill our days,
our lives a hectic haze
where kindness soon succumbs.
We haven't even crumbs
to ease the poor's malaise.

Please ask that God forgive
when good will is outlived.

Write A Review

Recognized

I want to thank Cheyennewy for posting a hex sonnetta that inspired me to try my hand at this form. The poem consists of two six line verses and a couplet. All lines are six syllables long in iambic meter. The rhyme scheme is ABBAAB
CDDCCD EE. The first verse sets the theme while the second verse changes the tone or adds some new aspect to the theme, and the couplet either sums things up or offers some resolution.

Pays one point and 2 member cents.

You need to login or register to write reviews. It's quick! We only ask four questions to new members.

a contemplative hex sonnetta

A chapter in the book Rejoice: Christmas Poetry

Good Will Toward Men

by adewpearl

The FanStory Store For Writers

Your Poem On A Mug