"holiday Hell"

Bells will be ringing
Blaring inside my head
Another Christmas is upon us
Welcome's a Holiday Hell

In stores for hours looking for that special gift
Everything's picked over, knowing you should of started in September
In line for another hour
Surrounded by people who act like they have the holiday cheer

Snot nose children are crying
Wanting things they don't need
Parents last nerves are pinched
No money in wallets, craving a stiff drink

Ungrateful family members
Gather around and b*tch
Look at the presents you bought them
With disdain and that look "Exchange or money back."

Bells are still ringing
Pounding inside my head
Christmas is definitely here
Everyone welcome the Holiday Hell.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 2/24/2009 4:27:00 PM
Paula, it sounds like the ringing holiday bells drive you as batty as they drive me! Christmas should be a tribute to the birth of Christ, but unfortunately it has become a strain on the wallet and the harmony of families. VERY well done! Carolyn
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Date: 12/24/2008 7:37:00 AM
this is a good write though for those who get SAD, seasonal disorder God bless from diane
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Date: 12/24/2008 7:35:00 AM
aww I love christmas, I was lucky my kids wanted hamsters so it was easy to buy them, the rest i ordered from argos, thank the Lord for the internet streess free shopping direct to your door so no more queing or no more getting squashed and trampled on your toes anymore, hope you have a great holiday, from diane
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