'twittering Christmas'
Tis' the age of twitter
and sharing social status
Often quite bitter
that tech apparatus
A new kind of Christmas
That seems to just dis us
empties our pockets
burns out our sockets
Take me back to the time
Berries twisted with twine
A simple pleasurable dine
Perhaps a splash of red wine
A bushel of our loves
A new pair of gloves
Dancing elf upon a shelf
Mistletoe to add a glow
After the freshly fallen snow
When passwords were for forts
And Santa might be heard
with his jolly ol' snorts
reindeer that methodically stir
prior to blue screens that blur
Take me back to the time
Berries twisted with twine
A simple pleasurable dine
Perhaps a splash of red wine
A Christmas carol
Gleefully received new apparel
A possible dreidel for thee
Without a never-ending membership fee
Cards that wished genuine love
from heaven above
Not a book with a face
But an ember glowing fireplace
Take me back to the time
Berries twisted with twine
A simple pleasurable dine
Perhaps a splash of red wine
Not a Pinterest party
Just an Interested party
I'm not in a group
But I am in the loop
Without an insult or like
putting together a new bike
With kisses and courage
that nourish and flourish
Take me back to the time
Berries twisted with twine
A simple pleasurable dine
Perhaps a splash of red wine
When tags were for gifts
Not a computer sharing multiple grifts
Sleigh rides, jingle bells, snow drifts
Glorious melody that instantly lifts
My Christmas past is antiquated, perhaps
So much time spent on these screens
Political posts caused friendship collapse
So, on this Holy Date, I will wean
for a day
Wishing you A Merry Christmas
and a possible New Sleigh
300wd.
Copyright © Donna Roberts | Year Posted 2017
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