Christmas 2018 # 1

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS # 19

Twas the night before Christmas
And all thru the gaff
There were cheap tacky decs
That looked really Naff

WRAPPING UP CHRISTMAS

We all remember that moment as kids,
That sudden realization that makes you sad
When you notice Santa Claus has used
The same wrapping paper as mum and dad

LEAST FAVORITE REINDEER

The Dinosaurs least favorite reindeer
Of all the ones they’ve met,
Isn’t that show off Red Nosed Rudolf
The one they hate is Comet

I ALWAYS MAKE THE EFFORT TO GO HOME

I always make the effort to go home
Though it fills me with dread to be clear
Two days of unwelcome parenting advice
From relatives I see once or twice a year

WHEN WE SIT DOWN TO CHRISTMAS DINNER

When we sit down to Christmas dinner
I’m relieved and feel incredibly grateful
Because annoying relatives speak less
During the meal as their mouths are full

PEOPLE TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCES

People travel considerable distances
To be with those they hold dear
Because these are the special people
They only see once or twice a year
But the realization that once or twice
Was way too much soon became clear

MUM WAS DETERMINED

This year, Mum was determined, for the first time,
To have the happy time the family had lacked
So, when she was preparing the bird for the oven
She stuffed the Turkey with sage, onion and Prozac!

WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME

Christmas isn't about having the biggest tree
Or having the most Christmas lights on view
Nor is it all the treats or gifts beneath the tree
It's about who you share it with and that’s you

WHAT’S TOP OF YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST?

“What’s top of your Christmas list?”
I was asked right out of the blue
“The loveliest girl ever” I replied
And on Christmas Eve I met you

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS # 20

Twas the night before Christmas
And all thru the apartment
Not a creature was stirring
As they were all quite content