Christmas Memories

Those Christmases of Old
Were much better by Far
We never had much Money
But we always got By.

No expensive Gifts
Just little Things
A Christmas Stocking
A drum made of Tin.

A jig saw Puzzle
That my mum would Complete
A plastic Gun
Golden coins that were Sweets.

A few new Penny's
A colouring Book
That my Nan filled In
So I never got a Look.

Now sadly Today
The mystery has Gone
Christmas starts in August
And just goes on and On

Gone is the Magic
The expectation the Surprise
Christmas is big Business
It's become to Commercialized.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

La France Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 6:28 AM
John, congratulations on your win in my Christmas Poems Contest, wonderfully penned, well done, Constance
Read Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Thank you Constance, hope you had a peaceful Christmas day God bless you. xx
Agustin Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Congrats! Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless you.
Read Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Hi Beata,thank you for your visit and comment, merry Christmas to you and your loved ones God bless.
mysore Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 9:27 PM
congratulations dear poet. 'Christmas starts in August' that's the truth of trade. In true spirit, let us remain the happy-same to tradition. Happy Christmas, Cheers!!!
Read Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Happy Christmas Thriveni to you and your loved ones God bless.
Healey Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 5:18 PM
You are so right, John. Christmas ain't what it used to be, but I always enjoy the times with family, so I just focus on that. Have a safe and blessed Christmas. Cheers from Canada. Jim
Read Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Sending you and your loved ones my best wishes, hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.
Legros Kelley Avatar
December 27, 2021 at 1:15 AM
Congratulations on your trophy placement in the poetry contest and thank you so much for submitting this poem! I agree that Christmas isn't quite the same when you see Christmas stuff for sale so early, but nothing beats the joy of the simpler things in life. I hope your new year will be blessed with health, joy and many happy memories. Thank you again for submitting your poem and congratulations!
Read Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 9:34 AM
Happy new year BJ,to you and your loved ones.
Koplin Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 9:37 PM
Congratulations on your win!
Read Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 10:55 AM
Did I win Mark.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace