I know that now Christmas is technically over, but it is the Holiday Season still. I wanted to share with you this poem which I wrote a couple of years ago. It is one which I chose to read at a local spoken word poetry night recently and was also read out by Santa Claus at a local children’s hospice and was also well received. I was reminiscing about the preparations in our house, both growing up and since then for Christmas. I thought that I would also include this recent sketch I’ve done, which may turn into Christmas cards at a later date. In the meantime, I wish for you all a Happy New Year for 2019.
Welcomed for Christmas a Poem by Esther Brown…
Excitement abounds it’s Christmas Night,
As you imagine their delight,
Presents and gifts piled on the floor
As you stumble through the door,
Cinnamon and spice waft round the house,
Peace and quiet as a mouse.
They hope you found the largest tree,
So all around your friends will see
Trim the tree and decorate
All done by midnight, don’t be late!
So many baubles shiny and bright,
Don’t forget the twinkling light,
Topped with an Angel or even a star,
Shining its welcome from afar.
Around and about the swathes and swags
You are surrounded by paper and tags
There’s decorations all over the hall,
As you feel you’ve done it all.
Go to rest your weary head,
As you clamber up to bed.
Mince pie and carrot placed at the ready,
For Santa’s arrival, keep watching Teddy!
If you wake you might see him eat,
I wonder if he’ll wipe his feet.
Or if there’ll be soot all over the floor,
Where he tumbled down the chimney once more.
Will there be something for you to enjoy?
When the last child opens their toy.
More roast potatoes if you are able,
Unable to move from this table.
Roast with everyone’s favourite trimming,
There’s no chance here for Christmas slimming.
Time to enjoy a moment or treat,
As you rest those tired, sore feet.
Some wonderful smelly for the bath,
A comment or joke to make you laugh.
Time with the family here at last,
Such preparation and yet, over so fast.
It’s Christmas time, be of good cheer,
As you look to welcome another year.
aloeeverybody 