City Council Christmas Reception Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

City Hall, a place of enjoyment?

It seems so, it's Christmas and our Mayor has thrown city
employees a Christmas reception with cookies, punch, cider
and Starbucks coffee.

Council members became human for a while, several sang
Christmas carols, Jingle Bells, Rudolph and Silent Night
filling our ears nostalgically, touching our heart's memories.

A steel drum band playing wonderful music, touched our
Christmas senses, making our spirits come alive.

A welcome respite on a Friday afternoon, a wonderful
present from our city government.

Employees gathered, listening, talking, eating, enjoying
the afternoon, appreciating their good fortune in this
year 2000.

(3: 42 p.m. - 12/15/00)