A Mother's Christmas Tale
by

Paul Curtis

 

I have worked for Ebenezer Scrooge all year
A man devoid of any sign of Christmas cheer
I�ve avoided being kissed by the office Romeo
By navigating the office avoiding mistletoe
As the time is ticking towards Christmas day
I could have done with a little help along the way
I�ve dealt with shoppers impatient and rude
But I tried to stay cheerful while I queued
I�ve bought all the presents the paper and bows
I�ve put up with all the countless ho ho ho�s
I�ve got all the groceries and gallons of booze
While you sat in front of the telly and snoozed
I�ve decked the halls I�ve trimmed the tree
I�ve wrapped all the presents from you and me
I�ve written all the Christmas cards to everyone
Which I hand delivered though I posted some
I�ve cleaned the whole house from bottom to top
I�ve washed and ironed till I�m ready to drop
I�ve prepared the veg, I�ve stuffed the bird
I�ve hung the stockings and you�ve not stirred
And the very second I take a minute for me
The first thing I hear is �Mum, what�s for tea�
So to Santa Claus I make my annual plea
For a special present just for me
Next year I want to escape this stress
So that I too can have a merry Christmas

 

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