Showing Me the True Meaning

Summary

The website content is an acrostic poem that spells out "JEWISH" and reflects on the joy and warmth of the Christmas season through the eyes of someone experiencing the festive preparations and traditions for perhaps the first time.

Abstract

The poem titled "Showing Me the True Meaning" is an acrostic piece where each stanza starts with a letter from the word "JEWISH." It describes the narrator's experience of going to a shopping center with friends to partake in Christmas shopping. The author reminisces about the innocence and excitement of youth during the holiday season, the tradition of gift-giving, and the communal spirit that permeates the air. The poem conveys a sense of wonder and learning about Christmas customs, emphasizing the importance of joy, warmth, and togetherness. The narrative concludes with a holiday greeting and a nod to a challenge set by Tree Langdon for writing acrostic poems.

Opinions

The author expresses a sense of newfound understanding and appreciation for the Christmas season.
There is a nostalgic tone in the reflection on childhood games and the novelty of holiday traditions.
The poem suggests that the true meaning of Christmas lies in the shared experiences and expressions of love, such as hugs and kisses.
The author humbly presents the poem as a response to a poetry challenge, indicating a respect for the craft and community of poets on Medium.
The mention of "real poets" implies a self-deprecating view of the author's own poetic abilities in comparison to others.
The poem ends with a heartfelt Christmas greeting to all, emphasizing inclusivity and goodwill during the holiday season.

With joy and warmth in their hearts

Just because the other kids said to me, with caring little faces and loving in their hearts.

Everyone gets a present at Christmas you know. That’s just the way it’s worked for hundreds of years, at least as far as we know.

We set off as a group to the shopping centre, leaving our games of discovery behind for a time. Spin the Bottle and Doctor would wait until we returned.

It had never occurred to me before why December was always this way. Quite an idyllic adventure, skipping threw the mall and browsing the colourful window displays.

So, I followed happily along with my teenage friends, gazing at adults and children alike. The latter danced with excited glee, the former did their best to ignore the fatigue.

Having never witnessed such activity before, I did not know what to make of the goings-on. After all, this sort of pilgrimage was not in my routine.

Knowing then what I’ve come to understand now would have helped me way back then.

If only they had told me so many years ago, the most valued lesson of all.

Donning mistletoe about myself with a cup full of Christmas cheer, would bring to my lips the action that I lacked.

Snog away with joy. Hugs and kisses to all, and to all a warm and cosy holiday.

With apologies to all the real poets on Medium, this is my feeble response to Tree Langdon and her Acrostic Poem Challenge.

Merry Chrismas Everyone!!!

POETRY | ACROSTIC

Showing Me the True Meaning

With joy and warmth in their hearts