This poem certainly captures the overshadowing uncertainty we all feel for the new year.

John -- you certainly capture all the Shoulds and Shoudn't in our lives and the voices that keep reminding us of our decisions or the avoidance of them.❣️

Mike -- you really capture those holiday moments in a nutshell -- we all relate to this❣️

Dave -- wonderful Christmas message to us all. I especially love the line
"to negate all that we have come to fear"

Paul -- such a somber message in this poem.

Dawn -- this really packs a punch! I think we all can relate to this❣️

What a twist -- this is so funny. 😄😄😄

Such a poignant statement of memory and those things that remain dear to our hearts❣️

Dean -- a wonderful use of humor to make such an important statement and reminder about our present day world😍

Merrill --I love the use of creating a fabric as your metaphor in the poem and then the strong ending of affirmation❣️

"all we need are hearts and minds,
courage, some golden thread, a rainbow design"

Jen -- love the conflict in the poem between the narrator and the self-centered family member who remained in his alcohol fuzzed world. Terrific ending and statement❣️

This is so uplifting and a beautiful reminder that we need to thank Mother Earth more often🌍🌍🌍

Elizabeth -- love the use of the small pleasures in life like a mini fudge suprise gift from a thoughtful person. These moments really keep us going! 🍬🍬🍬

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That’s excellent, Erich. That collection of offerings and the god’s inevitable response.

I love this. And if Buddha doesn't want that packet of fags... I'll have em.

Oh, this is so good, Erich--all those offerings to a god who isn't interested!

Greetings to all! This week’s prompt #PoemsAbout #Youshouldnthave @thebrokenspine.co.uk. This prompt brings out the macabre in me.

Laura -- How exciting. Congratulations🎉🎉🎉

Debra -- So glad you liked this poem. I appreciate your comments very much. Many Thanks😍

Lovely play on #imps! And I love how you use the word "impishly" throughout...it works quite nicely! ❤️

Laura -- that is fantastic! You must be dancing on the stars! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Such a macabre poem❣️ It puts a shudder down my spine!

Philippa -- the voices of aging associated with "Imps" is quite original❣️

What a different take on the theme "Imps" -- turning them into the voices of guilt we are all plagued with in life❣️

We certainly feel your distress in this poem. Quite a vivid portrait of Imps❣️

Yes indeed, the Imps abound in our family photos -- I sure can identify with this poem❣️

Rachel -- you really took this poem to a very unexpected place❣️

What a unique take on the theme -- I think we have all experienced encounters with these Imps.
Love this poem❣️

What a super twist on the theme -- Bravo 👏