Pigmas 2023 27 December

[RiverNotch]

The sick is Covid. I got Covid for Christmas. Is this a Christmas carol already? Because I feel like it should be xD

Fourth day of Pigmas! Taking into account some of the feedback in the opening thread, ye respondents may follow one of three tiers:
(1 - GOLD) Write a sonnet based on the day's prompt. The final goal is to produce something approximating a crown of sonnets!
(2 - FRANKINCENSE) Write a poem of a particular form based on the day's prompt. The final goal is to produce something approximating a crown of that form.
(3 - MYRRH) Write a poem on the day's prompt based on your choice of poem from the previous day's prompt, making sure it's the same form as the poem you're responding to.

Today's prompt: 
Write a poem involving death by stoning.

[CRNDLSM]

I don't know The last time I shed a tear
Wrapped up day and night building a career
Feeling like peasants scrounging for presents
Clinging to the illusions we hold dear.
When she asked me what I believe, I lied
Yet before they wake up I try to hide
The mischievous elf on a new shelf
Whose existence proves the magics inside.
When kids don't know how it feels to be poor
And adults dont even feel anymore
I'll take my last breath getting stoned to death
Cause now even having fun is a chore
When she asked me what I believe, I lied
The lump in my throat is swallowing pride