'tis the Season To Be Jolly

Another year is nearly finished with,

And carol singers knock, or ring my bell; 

I sit in darkness, telly turned down low -

I’ll keep my quid (my cat could sing as well).

 

It’s cold outside and heating costs a mint,

But people hope for even colder snow;

I hate the winter weather - ice is worst:

A broken leg’s no joke, that’s all I know.

 

I dread the thought of sprouts at Christmas lunch;

All festive foodstuffs disagree with me.

And writing cards is just a dreaded chore -

Like sweeping needles dropping from the tree.

 

But ‘tis the season to be jolly now;

And even Scrooge had learnt to find it fun -

I’ll force a smile and wear a paper hat,

And mutter, ‘Merry Christmas, everyone.’

 
*I love Xmas, but I know plenty who don't, lol

For Francine's Christmas Dinner contest, written 25th November
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lefanue Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 11:18 PM
Great verse. Do hope 2013 brings you love, joy and great peace. Maureen
A   Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 5:24 AM
Good morning, Jack,, A nice warm congratulations for the very nice win in Francine's "Christmas Dinner with Humor" Wishing you the best holidays to come. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Love~LINDA
Dietrich Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Jack, are you borrowing lines from your own life and how you felt when you were "out of commission" with your injury? This was so clever. Can't believe I didn't see it till now. I better go see what else of yours I may have missed lately. Congrats on y our win.
Self Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 2:57 PM
Congrats jack!!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Congratulations Jack a superb win xx
Kendrick Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 5:00 AM
Great work that is on the winners' list..Congrats...Sara
Roberts Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 6:38 PM
congrats on your tenth place win Jack, Merry Christmas to you and yours
A   Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Hello my dear friend Jack... How are you?? Wondering about you :-( Stopping by to say after reading the goodness of your poem. Like you I dread a few things during tis' season.. SOmehow the jolliness makes it all worth while.. Till the clean up time.. :-) enjoyed, and understand... always~pd
Wesley Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Well Scrooge was part of Christmas too so don't feel bad; tis the season to seduce everyone's wallet or feel guilty. This be a great entry for Francine's contes so best wishes with this great write! :)
Williams Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 5:17 AM
Jack, I love this, and I bet your cat can sing as good as some of them....David
Sivey Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 10:18 PM
What a fabulous and wondrous write my friend! I really enjoyed reading your immensely fun and delightful poem this evening! I too love Christmas but there are times when it can be a pain in the butt! We just have to remember the reason for the season and we'll all be alright :) Your poem brought a smile to my face while I was reading it and especially after I had finished it! Perfect entry into Francine's contest, I love it my good friend, Great Work!!
Harrell Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Yes, it's time to be jolly. It only comes once a year! Just the mood and the festivity, I love it. And the shopping. Can't forget that. Love your poem, Jack. Glad you love Christmas too.
La France Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM
Jack, wonderful story told within your poem, I know you like Christmas but not snow, lol, best of luck in the contest. Constance
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 8:49 AM
Gosh you could be at our house lol xx
Kendrick Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 8:17 AM
Got some chuckles..I know that you had to work to think this one up..I am glad that I chose it to read this morning..Off to church...Out the door..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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