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The Atheist's Christmas
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Empty hearted,
lost in lights,
forced to share in false delights.

Gift-wrapped boxes,
sparkling trees,
memories of past yuletides freeze.

In the churches,
choirs sing strong,
I find no meaning in their song.

Long-told stories,
of the boy,
replaced with sweets and plastic toys.

Hidden tears
of the girl
alone in such a festive world.


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 Reviews of "The Atheist's Christmas"
Reviewed by Bourge
Reviewed on December 29, 2002
In response to Bill's post. Christmas was once symbolic, but these days, to many people it just means a few drinks and presents, and some time off work or school. To me, it just means me feeling false because I don't believe in God yet people insist on forcing festivities at me left right and centre. I can't help doubting the credibility of religion. What faith I have left is in myself- not God.

*-Charley-*

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on December 27, 2002
Poignantly powerful, Charlotte. Wonderful form, the triangular stanza's compliment the flow of the read.

Erin
:)

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 26, 2002
excellent!

Reviewed by Sara Coslett
Reviewed on December 26, 2002
Charlotte, your words are very true and I often call this time Giftmas. Which only makes this time even more miserable for the lonely, the poor, the deeply sad.
~A fellow Atheist~

Reviewed by Brittany Renée
Reviewed on December 26, 2002
Our world today has turned so ugly at Christmas time. Behind all of the lights and "cheer" and gifts galore, it's quite ugly if you look into it. I had no idea you were an Atheist (I hope you seriously looked into it. It is a belief system. I do wish you find yourself though ;) -- This was a good poem. It expressed much truth. Listen to Bill Murray, he's quite right (no forcefulness here! ;))

Happy New Year!!
*-Brittany-*

Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on December 26, 2002
Charlotte, Christmas is symbolic of a birth that changed our world. Any thing different is a distortion. Jesus came and will come again. Bill Murray

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on December 26, 2002
Wonderful poetic truth.

Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)
Reviewed on December 26, 2002
There will be peace on earth when we have justice, equality and freedom. Santa Claus and Christmas trees for one day of the year cannot replace true love and compassion. And you can still have ideals. Very good.

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on December 26, 2002
A Beautiful write,

William Bonilla


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