Tuesday, December 26, 2023

The Day After Christmas

‘Twas the day after Christmas

And boxes were piled

With the remnants of gifts

Ripped apart by each child.

 

The dolls and accessories,

Sports gear and games,

All once wrapped up in paper

That nobody claims.

 

The presents from grown-ups,

Removed from their bags,

Join in with the packages,

Ribbons and tags.

 

In the compactor rooms

And outside, by the curbs,

Are what’s left of the bounty

In cities and ‘burbs. 

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