And another from my wonderful Mum
Christmas 2007
Another Christmas brings another task
This time we had to make a mask.
The table was ready we took our places.
And had a laugh at the assorted faces,
Some held on a stick some with a band
The strangest tablemates in the land
It might be a little quieter this year,
Some had lost someone dear,
Others suffering colds and flu –
Cancel Christmas? What to do?
But of course we can’t - we’re not like that
Miss the chance to wear a paper hat?
The meal of course was a pleasant affair
You can’t keep down the festive air.
Goodwill and peace towards all men
We were all so polite but THEN:
After dinner, no gun but a reindeer race;
Some of these went at quite a pace,
Others moved slowly along the trail,
Rudolph I’m sure was really a snail.
Some got lost, fell off the table
They needed help to keep them stable.
This led to shouts of ‘fixer’ and ‘cheat’
Everyone shouting stamping their feet
The family Christmas was back on track!
Brilliant - we’ve still got the knack.
Goodwill and peace - what fun is that
When I can call my sister a cheating …
A truce was called when Lucy turned pale
We thought - as usual - ‘too much ale’
But this time she can have the benefit of doubt
It was a good old novavirus that knocked her out.
