christmas where it's cold

To my antipodean friends
I send this little wish
as you are lounging barbie-side
and gnawing prawn and fish:
I wish for you a flake or two,
a bit o' sleet and ice--
for that is what my christmas is...
it's snow that makes it nice.

A fireplace crackling warm and bright,
hot toddy in a mug,
a little warmth against the chill,
a quilt to keep me snug.
A pot of sav'ry chili or a
turkey roasted gold
these things are part of Christmastime
in places where it's cold.

Stocking caps protect our ears and
flannel warms our asses;
though parkas keep us comfy
our breath steams up our glasses.
Through all of this we do not mind
a frostbite here and there,
because, like you, we love the day
for Christmas is in the air!

So keep an eye out, as we do,
for reindeer in the sky;
enjoy your kiwi pavs and such
whilst we indulge in pie.
Oh, broil for us a prawn or two
and lift your glasses high
and let our voices all sing out
for Christmastime is nigh.

Category:

Comedy

[writingfool7734]

@tygrtldy Yes, the elves' work is never done, is it? I hope the video was a nice break from all of your elf-ly duties!

I've got a few more Christmas tricks up my sleeve. Stay tuned!

Mucho huggos!

[writingfool7734]

@JennyD412 I wasn't sure about that the line about flannel, Jenny; I suspect most people don't expect to see that particular reference in a poem about Christmas; glad you appreciated. I guess as we get older that flannel comes in mighty handy!

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

[JennyD412]

Lol, loved it, Marge. It was sweet, it was funny, it was touching. "flannel warms our asses..." I almost fell off the chair. That was GREAT! You have one fine knack of making the best little vids with your writings. What a pleasure!

[tygrtldy]

very good, Marge, I have some of that flannel, too...this week I've had to wear double/triple layers out in the workshop, even after I got it warmed up...finished some gingerbreads today...fleece blankets are next...just one of Santa's elves....