Unwanted Gifts

Children,unwanted by the houseload, household.

Love, discarded by the heartful, bitter pill.

Grief which engulfs, strains for air, everywhere.

Water by the bucket-load, umbrella fold.

Trees by the pavementful, shredder full.

Time by the crippled, limping hour.

Jobs by the thankful, bank-full.

Retirements earned to boredom.

Money spent on items by the skip-full.

Grandparents to visit by the weekend, intend.

Cars by the polluted square mile.

Tarmacs scene, unchanging style.

Ill- health, gorging at over-full tables.

Designer clothes, expensive labels.

Honesty for the thoughtful:

Be thankful.