It was worth it

By ColorMeToxic




It was Christmas night,
and money was tight.
So he slaved and  he labored,
with tears in his eyes.
And it was worth it.

He had 25 dollars
to spend on Christmas.
That's 5 dollars per present
if he doesn't get one.
He didn't get one.

At the end of his shift,
there was a party with food.
So he filled up a plate,
and tried to lighten his mood.
For his family.

With sadness in his smile,
he handed out the gifts.
Wishing they were better...
Knowing he did his best.
For his children.

He had one plate of food,
to split between the kids.
He and his wife,
would go hungry again...

And it was worth it...in the end.

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© 2015 Beth Greene
Published on Thursday, August 2, 2018.     Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

This is based on stories I grew up hearing about Christmas when my mother and her siblings were little. I think we take way too much shit for granted, and forget to be thankful for the small stuff...
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  • Melancholic VIncent On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, Melancholic VIncent (431)By person wrote:

    Surely a sad story, but also a lesson imbued in it.

  • A former member wrote: Thanks for the awesome write .

  • A former member wrote: A sad spoken story told behind this.

  • A former member wrote: Tis a sad story. Yet so many people these days are going through this.

  • Gemini On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, Gemini (31)By person wrote:

    It sounds like they were rich. Love is priceless. Great story and a nice read, thanks Beth.

  • haunted On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, haunted (851)By person wrote:

    very heart felt poem beth, we do take things for granted and this is the perfect time of year to bring this to light. excellent!

  • Idsight On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, Idsight (11)By person wrote:

    The most beautiful sacrifices are the ones where you can look back and say, "It was worth it". Very sweet write.

  • dwells On Monday, November 28, 2011, dwells (4288)By person wrote:

    A somber and belated Thanksgiving message and so nicely done, thanks for this welcome reminder.

  • rosemaiden On Monday, November 28, 2011, rosemaiden (185)By person wrote:

    aw thats so sad and touching.....great write

  • Devilish On Monday, November 28, 2011, Devilish (2662)By person wrote:

    Awee..... The sentiment is a beautiful one... Hello there miss... Nice to see you tonight! Scholar

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