It had to happen sooner or later, so it might well be at Christmas when goodwill to fellow man and blogger is supposedly at its highest.

SCHLOCKY POEM AHEAD

This would be a good time to eject if you hate cheese, schlock or have inadverantly landed here only for mental stimulation.

‘Twas the day of Christmas

And all through the house

All creatures were stirring

Even the spouse

 

The tree was adorned

And the presents destined to fate

For the family members knew

That unwrapping must wait

 

For Christmas is about people

And they would come first

A feast to celebrate

More than one birth

 

Yes it’s true that Jesus was born

On this very day

But as luck would have it

So too was the spouse, it’s always been that way

 

A birthday cake and card

Must also be had

Happy birthday sung

Because he is dad (and can perfom a miracle or two when pressed)

 

It is a day to come together

And celebrate what matters

A day for laughter

And cross-generational chatter

 

And after lunch

With stomachs replete

The teens distribute the presents

With much stomping of feet

 

A whole lot of ripping

Of paper ensues

What’s that odd looking moving gift?

We all haven’t a clue

 

It seems at the moment

That my idea is not so jolly

Of choosing that Adam and Eve mug

For old Aunt Molly

 

It’s a little bit naughty

But could cause some grief

When the hot water dissolves

Good ole’ Adam’s fig leaf

 

Image courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net

 

The food’s a cooking

And all is in place

For the family to descend

And leave more than a trace

 

So far so good

The situation’s not overly curly

For my mother in law

Has not turned up too early

 

 

 

She usually comes

Two hours before

The critical path time

It’s part of our familty folklore

 

So, I’m thankful

For small mercies

And look forward to the repast

The time is almost here, it’s coming up fast

 

So nothing is left

Other than to say

I wish you all a Merry Christmas

[And Happy Birthday, if it’s relevant to you]

And peace and sanity for the day!

 

Addendum

 

The curtain will be raised

Even more tonight

When I blog at Company for Christmas

To make someone’s day seem more bright