this winter, let hatred hibernate –
lay down upon judgment, put
murder under its head
and the blanket of evil over it,
in a cave of anger with
stalagmites of greed and lies
– may they all
sleep –
let peace on earth reign
for a season

Written in response to Mish’s challenge on dVerse Quadrille #238, where she asks us to write a Quadrille with the word “hibernate” in it.
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Amen!
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Oh Yes!!! Hatred in hibernation ~~~ forever! Cheers and Happy Holidays, Lisa. Thanks for leaving me a comment.
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Thank you, Helen. Happy Holidays to you!
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Oh, if only!
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Yes, 😂
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Joining you with all my heart in this wish! Happy New Year, Lisa. 🫶
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Thank you, Dora! Happy New Year to you! 🥳
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