Red Packets Pave The Way

A laundry list of hopes and dreams
Are wrapped in crimson paper
Money brings riches and
Heartfelt love flows with the gift
Meant to bring wonderful things
Elders hope to pass on
Affluence and blessings.
The younger generation
pass on blessings of longevity
And a show of gratitude
To those of an older age.
It is a way of anchoring the year
And bring good things
out of chaos.
The past does not linger
It falls away
And the future opens up
Bright with promise.

And who would I pass on
These little packets of provision?
I would give my mother one
To give her good health
And long life
To recognize all
she has done for me.
For my aunt and uncle
I would do the same
For their love and guidance
Has made the way
Easier for me.
I would give to my cousins
to bless their lives
With a richness
Both monetary and in love.
I know I am blessed
And passing on that to others
Lightens me
As well as them.


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Prompt for: Feb 18 (Ren/Fyn) ▼

Subject or Theme: Red Pockets...who would you give one to OR who would you like to receive one from and why? Red Pockets
Word(s) to Include: linger, chaos (or any derivatives of these words)
Forbidden Word(s): red (except in the title), give, fortune, prosperity, monster (or any derivatives of these words)
Additional Parameters: Use Red Pocket (or Packet or Envelope) as PART of your title. Do not use just “Red Pocket."
Remember, do not use forbidden words ANYWHERE, including title or the brief description.

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By giving the money to children, elders are hoping to pass on a year of good fortune and blessings. Another version is given by the younger generation to their elders as a blessing of longevity and a show of gratitude.