1. Cameron Wotherspoon 1 hour challenge
Poems
Cameron Wotherspoon 1 hour challenge

2. Poem
No Christmas for my children, No husband for my bed, No money for tomorrow, No place to lay my head,
No tree with mounds of presents, No ornaments or lights, No smiles on Christmas morning, No feast on Christmas night,
No toys to ease the boredom Of hours before closed doors, No family celebrations, No trips to crowded stores,
No fireplace, no Santa, No games aglow with friends, No fire but feeble fury As Christmas slowly ends.
For me I have no pity, My sorrow stronger proves, Because for my sweet children I've nothing but my love.
~ Dimitri Shostakovich

3. Core message > Economic situations are not all great for families
> Things are tough

4. Rhyme scheme
AB AB
For the most part

5. Author / mood
> Saddened
> Disappointment
> Fighting

6. Connection to poet
> Walking through the streets of Vancouver there are lots of homeless, and when you see so so many people out on the street, it makes you reflect on your own life and lets you be thankful for what you have.

7. Relevance
> Everyday you yourself can help another person. Be an outstanding individual and help someone this Christmas, the food shelters aren’t always enough…

8. Creative piece > Be happy for every breath you take,
> and happier with everything you make.
> Your future is in your own hands
> use your brain, think up the plans.
> Each and every “Phase” of life,
> a gift, because you know we will all soon die.