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