The tree stands in the corner <br />Adorned with sparkling lights, <br />Beneath the tree are presents <br />Wrapped on many sleepless nights; <br />The cards have all be written <br />And mailed to one and all, <br />The cookies baked and frosted <br />And the cheese rolled in a ball; <br />I sit here and I ponder <br />What's the meaning of this scene? <br />I'm harried and I'm tired <br />And my wallet's out of green; <br />I love the Christmas music <br />And the parties with my friends, <br />The lengthy conversation <br />On the phone that never ends; <br />I took the time to try to find <br />That special gift so right, <br />The one that says 'I love you' <br />In hopes that it just might <br />Let you know how much I care - <br />I hope I get one, too, <br />Somehow it seems one sided, <br />'Cause the gift I get from you <br />Is usually something meaningless, <br />You never seem to know <br />Just what it is I really want, <br />Your gift is just for show; <br />Oh, well, it's just another year, <br />Another small disaster - <br />I bust my butt to do it all, <br />Each year I do it faster; <br />So for now I'll just relax, <br />Enjoy this lovely tree - <br />Drink some wine and rest my mind <br />And take the time to be <br />Totally in the moment, <br />Now all the work is done - <br />Christmas comes but once a year.............. <br />Thank God! Let's have some fun!<br /><br />Linda Ori<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/christmas-blues-3/
