Saturday, December 26, 2009

Twas the Day After Christmas . . .


Twas the day after Christmas and to my surprise

was one of the best since I opened my eyes,

and looked at the folly surrounding this day,

and said, “No more! I refuse to play!”

I refuse to buy into more presents is good,

and treating this day like a holy mom should.


If you’re not a Christian or here to consume

then what, may I ask, can Christmas presume?

The 25th of December’s already a feature

in the U.S of A--deal with the creature!

The day’s set aside by every and all

why not feast, and have fun, and stay out of the mall?


My little gaggle of kids I call kin

came over to eat, play a game and drink gin.

We had each drawn a name and on limited cash

replaced the mountainous under-tree stash.

With only one person this day to consider

the gifting creative, and much reduced litter.



All and all it was merry with so little stress,

and this morning I woke up, and guess what? No mess!

I now look at Christmas with differing eyes,

like Thanksgiving, I love it! what a surprise.

Instead of anticipating drudgery, and shopping

next Christmas I’ll smile while hanging the stockings!




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