Holidays (3 sonnets)

Christmas (1 of 2)

Published 6th December 23

This is supposed to be the time for bringing people together,

For some of us, there is no warmth to feel & it’s not about the weather,

With friends & family that are no longer by our side,

We feel the loss of loved ones that makes us ungratified,

There are hearts that are lonely with nobody to share,

Or ones who’s favourite people have hurt us by an affair,

Our loved ones that we’ve been together for many years,

May have passed away, this time it brings us to tears,

Life can be hard when some have no money,

Those who can barely eat or have no home, it’s not funny,

If you see someone this Christmas that is in need of a smile,

Show your compassion & invite them in your home for a while,

This is not the time to ignore or hate,

Let your heart open before it’s too late,

I am here to tell you if you need a friend,

I’ll be here for you at Christmas, on that you can depend.

Christmas (2 of 2)

Published 18th December 23

For children it’s their favourite time of year,

This is why parents resort to beer,

It can be stressful when shopping around,

Looking for presents that can’t be found,

Getting hammered at the works parties,

And putting on weight with huge tubes of smarties,

With Christmas decorations put up months before,

By New Year’s Eve we can’t stand it anymore,

Perfume & food adverts repeatedly on the TV,

Wrapping paper everywhere, why do I always get sellotape stuck to me,

Overeating & drinking too much,

Fridge is full but we’re not allowed to touch,

Toys & games we’ll play with for a while,

To be forgotten about or lost & thrown in a pile,

This is the time it should be laughable,

Merry Christmas you filthy animal!!

🎄🎅🏻🙏❤️

Christmas Gratitude

Published 25th December 2023

This Christmas I would like to tell you all,

I’d like to to show gratitude no matter how big or small,

I’m grateful for the roof over my head,

And grateful for the food that has been fed,

I’m thankful for my health, the past few years hasn’t been fine,

There’s many loved ones who’ve passed away or some have not got much time,

I’m blessed to have good music which I hear everyday,

Whenever I’m feeling down, it can wash the blues away,

I appreciate my family I still have with me, and friends I have around,

Kind people that have shown themselves to be safe & to be sound,

I even thank those who’ve cut me out & don’t give a toss,

You had my full heart, I’m sorry for your loss,

I’d like to thank everyone from the bottom my heart,

That have shown me love this year, may we never part.

🙏❤️