Was two weeks before Christmas and the house was quite quiet
Loud crunch sounds of chips while dismissing a diet
The stockings were hung on the back of a chair, still looking for
Decorations that were packed away somewhere.
But my mind was quite frazzled, wished I could think better
Not a single thought of what to put in a Christmas letter
The cats stared at me so sullen, with their usual wish
Give off of your duff and fill my food dish
Should I write about religion, so different it seems,
But they all say the same thing. Peace and love are their themes
How about politics, fake news, and headlines as such,
So many stars in the government drama, it’s a bit too much
On Donald, on Nancy, on Mitch so it seems,
Our government in action but too many teams.
So back to the ideas of what I should write,
The hatred, the division, the fear and the spite
No I need to find something that makes me feel right
About the misery of our world with no end in sight.
Global warming, pro or con, the scams and the calls,
It goes on and on, and we hide behind walls.
But now I have cleared the wreckage and clutter,
And see the true message that makes my heart flutter.
The joy and the happiness we’ve all shared this year
Should be cherished and remembered and passed on with cheer
Be thankful for health, for children, and homes
For reaching out to those who are all alone.
My mission accomplished I’ve written it right
Merry Christmas to all I’m calling it a night!
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