Oh Woe & Glee

'Tis the day before Christmas
and all through the land
people are scurrying
to buy that last brand
of whatever it is they feel they must buy
to make their friends happy and merry and high.

For those who are struggling to find what to wear
in the middle of snowflakes or under the sun's glare
remember that a vacation is to give you a break
and not a new reason for another headache.

If you're home and are cooking for pleasure or guests
make sure to include a good night's rest
lest you work yourself over too much for the joy
of being the Top Chef who brought home the grand toy.

'Tis the day before Christmas
and we have been taught
to be laughing while mapping our New Year's thoughts
a full week before fireworks stream in the sky
to welcome another reason to try -
    to lose some weight or make more money
    or meet our soulmate and call them 'honey'
    or change old behaviours that caused so much harm
    to our once pleasant outlook that was filled with true charm.

The season is often a time of despair
for many who lost their souls on a dare
while others are truly in their own heaven
and look on this time full of love for their brethren.

However you feel at this time of the year
whether woeful or sad
or filled with good cheer
it's a time for knowing that you know
your best friend is glowing cuz' they're a ho-ho-ho.


Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good flight!