Holiday Tears

Plastic baby Jesus, little drummer boy Decorate the tree along with Rudolph And all the ho ho his of part time Santas Doing time with Salvation Army bell ringers. City parades, sparkly lights and garland. Street candy canes all cry out, "See, were happy, Joyous and free!" Such is the hypocritical Holidays endured by us sidewalk thoroughbreds. For a couple weeks you throw us trinkets, Chocolate s and turkey dinners believing You've done miraculous things that help You sleep at night in your mansion on the hill. Celebrities use the time for photo ops of Comedy serving the rabble pumpkin Pie along with oily smiles of insincere Wishes. Shut up and give me another Piece of pie! Why do we need to be reminded about life That no longer exists. Do you want us to cry On our grubby clothes with gratitude? Why Is us thanking you so important? So, yes, I'll take your change when you See my sign saying "I'm trying to get home."" I'll take my change and buy the only holiday I'll get this year. The comfort and joy of bygones.