Merry Christmas 

To all my friends both near and far

It doesn’t matter where you are.

Though we may be far apart 

You are always in my heart

I may sometimes forget your name,

A failing memory is to blame,

But your face is with me still

And our friendship is a thrill.

So hear it like a clarion call,

Merry Christmas one and all.

 Mums 

Mums are all important to a baby on the breast 

And as little children, it’s clear that mums know best!

Mums will give us comfort whenever we’re upset

And if we’re being naughty they scold us you can bet!

When we reach our teens they have to let us go. 

Whatever we get up to, they love us even so!

When we reach maturity, if we ever do,

We will find, with wonder, just how much they knew!

The relationship is different but every time we’re low

We need a mother’s hugging for they love us so!

I still hear my mummy, even though she’s gone,

Giving good advice to me so I can carry on!

So treasure all our mummies while we have them still 

And show them that you love them. It gives them such a thrill.

 Count Your Blessings 

I’ve heard a lot of moaning about our situation 

Because we have to be in splendid isolation!

So, it will be different at Christmastime this year

And if you are so inclined you have a cause to fear.

But think of all the blessings that you have to count

And I’m sure they’re going to be a really big amount!

You have enough to eat and plenty more to spare

And there are the people you know who love and care.

You can keep in contact with those you long to see

And you can watch some rubbish using your TV!

You’ve had a lifetime full of fun and things you did enjoy

Like presents given to celebrate Mary’s baby boy!

There are those out in the cold without a place to stay

Wishing that their hunger pangs would shortly go away.

Refugees in war zones fleeing for their lives

Hoping to find safety for their children and their wives!

So count your many blessings. Count them one by one.

Then just thank your Maker for all that He has done!

 Winter Solstice 

Today’s the winter solstice.

No need for any fuss.

We have reached the nadir

That is the low for us!

Now we’ve gone and done it.

We’ve reached the shortest day.

We can all be happy,

Summer’s on its way!

Till the winter’s over

We want to stay in bed.

We have had our troubles

But there are good days ahead.

 All I want for Christmas 

All I want for Christmas is a happy family 

I can cope without them, those I long to see!

As long as they are happy I am happy too.

Coping with this crisis is what we have to do!

Look upon the bright side. It’s only for a spell.

We will be together soon and be thankful we are well!

So to those I love, who I may not see

All I want for Christmas is a happy family!

 Clear Away The Cobwebs

Clear away the cobwebs.

Make the place look nice.

Lest someone should see them!

That is good advice!

Make the place look tidy,

Really spick and span

Polish, clean and hover.

Do the best you can.

Okay, the house is sorted,

What about your brain?

Clear away the cobwebs

So you can rest again.

All the little worries,

Dilemmas and the rest.

Leave some space for praying

To give your soul a rest.

Clear your mind of negatives

Forget about your woes.

Mind! “It isn’t easy”,

Says this one, who knows!

Busy, Busy, Busy

We have all got lots to do

Preparing for the day.

Busy, busy, busy

There is no other way! 

All the fuss and bother,

Is it all worthwhile?

Have we got the wherewithal 

For putting on the style?

Does it really matter

If things are not just right?

Should we not be focused 

On the holy night?

So we shouldn’t panic.

There is no need to fuss.

No one else will worry.

It is only us!