Two Poems for Christmas by Susie Field

Christmas

Christmas time should be such a pleasure,

With precious memories for us to treasure.

So why do we always shop, shop, shop,

Spend, spend, spend, till we’re fit to drop.

And as it draws near, that day in December,

The true meaning of Christmas we must remember.

Loved ones who have left us, but not forever,

Still in our thoughts as we gather together.

Think of others sitting alone,

Those on the street without a home.

Spare a thought for their pitiful plight,

As we eat and drink into the night.

It’s not about money, but giving and sharing,

Christmas time is for loving and caring.

So as we rejoice in endless chatter,

Remember the things that really matter.

A Special Christmas

Frosty fingers on my window pane

Children sledging down an icy lane

A lonesome robin hopping by

Snowflakes fluttering from a darkening sky

A solitary snowman stands alone

As carol singers wend their way home

to hot mince pies and festive sherry

Over indulge - it’s a time to be merry

For Christmas is here  - magic and fun

So let’s make this year a special one.