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So, this is Christmas? by ceeteeaye All the malls are crowded; filled with angry shoppers; Tired and impatient, with their teeny boppers! "Mommy, buy me that toy - Robert's mom has bought it!" "Q-u-i-e-t! Or I'll smack you... then you can report it!" Trolleys heavy-laden, filled to over-flowing... All these Christmas extras... where is it all going? Mom has slaved for hours, cooking Christmas dinner If you leave a green pea, you feel quite a sinner! Turkey, roast potato, cranberry and stuffing - There's so much food to eat up, Dad's already puffing! Then there's Christmas pudding - custard by the ladle... What has this to do with Jesus in a cradle? Wrapped up presents lying, neatly round the tree; Christmas stockings bulging - "What's in it for me?" Children list their preference; parents obligated... Cars and dolls and train sets - battery-operated! Have you seen the prices - it is daylight thieving... Shopping! Eating! Presents! What must I believe in? I know what this must seem like - it is so confusing, And I want to guide you as you do your choosing. Christmas makes us happy - all the decorations; Family-get-togethers, joyous celebrations... None of this would mean much, 'cept as strange behaviour - 'Cos Christmas isn't Christmas, when there is no Saviour! |
 This poem won 1st place for the April 2007 poetry contest |