A Christmas Cheer

Once a year it cometh All through the year we await A time of expectant joy The cynical say it’s a commercial ploy Tis the time we aim to be happy Tis the season for supposed love and cheer Tis the time of snow and frolicking Tis the time we spend a lot of money Tis the season for gifts aplenty Tis the season to be merry Tis the season to love and cherish Tis the season for egg nog Tis the time to have an overfilled belly Tis the season of puddings and pies Tis the season for that overcooked turkey Tis the time of the yearly church visit Tis the season of carol singing Tis the season for ho ho ho ing Tis the season for thanksgiving Tis the season to watch reruns on TV Tis the season to be drunk on sherry Tis the season for fraternity When it goes it will be missed Some may wonder why we do this Another Xmas another year Another time of forced cheer Another blessed year over that we couldn’t bear Thanks for Xmas and all we hold dear