Hallowe'en has come and gone <br />And so has Guy Fawkes night. <br />It's time to look forward to Christmas <br />And hope (yet again) that it's white. <br /> <br />I know that it's only November <br />And it seems such a long way away, <br />But the sooner we start to get into the mood <br />The better we'll feel, so they say! <br /> <br />So we'll put on the Christmas CDs <br />And play them back time after time. <br />We know all the words, to every song <br />So to NOT sing along is a crime! <br /> <br />We'll get out the tinsel and sparklies <br />To brighten up the place, <br />But make sure we don't overdo it! <br />Don't want to be 'in your face'! <br /> <br />Once done, the place looks so pretty! <br />Like Santa's grotto, but tasteful! <br />We used lots of spray-on glitter and snow, <br />But to use any more would be wasteful! <br /> <br />The tree's amazing in red, green and gold <br />Topped off with a six-pointed star. <br />The coloured lights flicker to Jingle Bells. <br />Add some baubles and there you are! <br /> <br />Do you know, I'm feeling quite festive! <br />Just think what a hoot it will be! <br />Just remember, it only comes once a year! <br />So here is a message from me. <br /> <br />To all of my friends and my loved ones, <br />A time-honoured greeting to cheer. <br />Let this Christmas be all that you hoped for <br />And be happy throughout the New Year!<br /><br />Dawn Ferrett<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-somewhat-early-christmas-greeting/
