A (Somewhat Early) Christmas Greeting Poem by Dawn Ferrett

Hallowe'en has come and gone
And so has Guy Fawkes night.
It's time to look forward to Christmas
And hope (yet again) that it's white.

I know that it's only November
And it seems such a long way away,
But the sooner we start to get into the mood
The better we'll feel, so they say!

So we'll put on the Christmas CDs
And play them back time after time.
We know all the words, to every song
So to NOT sing along is a crime!

We'll get out the tinsel and sparklies
To brighten up the place,
But make sure we don't overdo it!
Don't want to be 'in your face'!

Once done, the place looks so pretty!
Like Santa's grotto, but tasteful!
We used lots of spray-on glitter and snow,
But to use any more would be wasteful!

The tree's amazing in red, green and gold
Topped off with a six-pointed star.
The coloured lights flicker to Jingle Bells.
Add some baubles and there you are!

Do you know, I'm feeling quite festive!
Just think what a hoot it will be!
Just remember, it only comes once a year!
So here is a message from me.

To all of my friends and my loved ones,
A time-honoured greeting to cheer.
Let this Christmas be all that you hoped for
And be happy throughout the New Year!