O Chanukah, Dear

O Chanukah, dear
  my problem is clear
You arrived way, way
  too early this year

What's a fellow to do
  your candles all through
Potato latkes all eaten
  dreidels spun, weather-beaten

Still no snow on the ground
  yet to come Christmas sounds
While holiday gifts they are wrapping
  Chanukah's tucked away, napping

Alas and alack, please make up your mind
  never again to fall so far behind
12/25, Chanukah! next year, do you hear
  if you expect me to be of holiday cheer
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 8:06 AM
I thought that Chanukah came truly early this year too; what determines how early?
Awtry Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 6:14 PM
I think it is time to start celebrating the New Year! Happy New Years Eve Season dear Gershon!
Leffanta Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 11:02 AM
Naught to worry as the older one gets, the faster the wheel spins . . . . .
Wolf Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM
That's right, Rico. Where did the time go? How'd I get to 39 yet again?! Smiles, Gershon
Rose  Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 3:45 AM
May it come swiftly on the wings of your desire Gershon, :)
Wolf Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 2:59 PM
Thank you for your kind wishes, Mystic. Season's best, Gershon
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