T'was a week before Christmas,
And all through the town,
People wore masks,
That covered their frown.
The frown had begun
Way back in the Spring,
When a global pandemic
Changed everything.
They called it corona,
But unlike the beer,
It didn’t bring good times,
It didn’t bring cheer.
Airplanes were grounded,
Travel was banned.
Borders were closed
Across air, sea and land.
As the world entered lockdown
To flatten the curve,
The economy halted,
And folks lost their nerve.
From March to July
We rode the first wave,
People stayed home,
They tried to behave.
When summer emerged
The lockdown was lifted.
But away from caution,
Many folks drifted.
Now it’s December
And cases are spiking,
Wave two has arrived,
Much to our disliking.
It’s true that this year
Has had sadness a plenty,
We’ll never forget
The year 2020.
And just ‘round the corner -
The holiday season,
But why be merry?
Is there even one reason?
To decorate the house
And put up the tree,
Who will see it,
No one but me.
But outside my window
The rain gently falls,
And I think to myself,
Let’s deck the halls!
So, I gather the ribbon,
The garland and bows,
As I play those old carols,
My happiness grows.
Christmas is not cancelled
And neither is hope.
If we lean on each other,
I know we can cope
Twas the week before Christmas
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Re: Twas the week before Christmas
Amen.
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Joe Cusick,
I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.
I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.
Re: Twas the week before Christmas
Nice one - I'll drink to that !
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We like that George.
(except for "Airplanes")
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Re: Twas the week before Christmas
Of course we will win - we are British - not necessarily with Brexit but we are trying!
Keith
Keith
Re: Twas the week before Christmas
That’s very good. Keep the stiff upper lip chaps.
Brian.
Brian.
Low and slow, the way to go