Christmas Wishes
In the corners of our living rooms, stand trees adorned with lights
Baubles glisten and the angel atop watches over the presents each night
As they lay below; paper sheltering the truth of what lies within
Boxes and odd shaped packages; some with a bow, some tied with string
All adding to the creation of a most uplifting sight
With school and workdays over and the festive TV guide bought
Mince pies baked, a Christmas cake and more treats than we ought
We settle by the fire to view our favourite Christmas Movie
Elf, The Grinch, A Christmas carol – whichever, we’re not choosy
To keep good cheer now Christmas is here and the days are oh so short
We’ll pour ourselves a glühwein, raise our glasses and remember
The loved ones who have left us since the previous December
The wind whistling down the chimney carries the whisper of their name
We know that Yuletide without them will never quite feel the same
But their warmth and joy still carries in the fire’s crackling embers.
Yet there is plenty to be grateful for and that we celebrate
Christmas time breeds love and care, diminishing all hate
Bringing family and friends together to eat lots, drink, spend time
To cherish one another; so I send love to all of mine
I wish you all the best this Christmas and a New Year that’s first rate.
xxx
Poetry for Dullards 