Cathy Strackbein Poet Rhyme

Cathy's Lament

Cathy’s Lament

I shop because I have to
I bake because it's tradition 
I wrap the presents
Put up the lights
And the stress of it all 
Keeps me up every night.
I clean the house till it sparkles and shines
Cook for days and buy plenty of wine
Shop for a tree making sure that it's right
And the stress of it all keeps me up every night.
The cards are all sent did I forget anyone
The tree is up the ornaments hung
The lights are on but they aren’t very bright
And the stress of it all keeps me up every night.
The stockings need hanging the door needs a wreath
The cats’ on the counter the dogs’ underneath
The gifts have been wrapped and are hid out of sight
And the stress of it all keeps me up every night.
The day finally comes we all gather here
The presents are opened all in good cheer
The food has been eaten the wine didn’t last
We fondly remember our Christmases past
The children all napping their eyes closed tight 
And the stress of it all will be gone by tonight

						Cathy Strackbein
							12/17/14

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Gershon Wolf December 1, 2021 at 8:15 PM Well, what would a holiday be without the stressful run-up, anyway? I guess, if the memories bring on more stress, it's time to decompress. Season's best, Gershon