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A Christmas Poem
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Thursday, December 17, 2015    Rated "G" by the Author.
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A Christmas Poem

There comes a time that we all know
When trees are bare and cold winds blow
And fields are deep with fallen snow
Yes Christmas time is here.

Well, not everywhere.

Down Florida way I’m here to say
Mosquitos bite and palm trees sway
The sun beats down the live long day
There’s not a lot to cheer.

Way out in Cal-i-forn-i-a
The kids all surf the day away
And somewhere down by Half Moon Bay
The sky is bright and clear.

In old Hong Kong you can’t go wrong
With egg foo yong the whole year long
Where many sing a joyful song
When Christmas time is here.

But then…

The wierdest time of all is
When days are short and crawl dads crawl
It’s another day of pro football
And uncle Joe is here.

He parks his rear and drinks our beer
And stays till summer time is here
We wish that he would disappear
It’s his Christmas time all year.

But Hark! the Herald Angels sing
Let the world join in let freedom ring
This day will never mean a thing
Till peace on Earth is here.

   

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 Reviews of "A Christmas Poem"
Reviewed by Ruan Mills
Reviewed on December 1, 2021
A diverse time indeed
- but for all, it is a time to remain aware of the hidden images...those which we prefer to ignore and pretend are not real. Only when we face those, do we stand a good chance of peace on Earth.

Reviewed by Karen Nichols
Reviewed on December 17, 2016
Nice

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on February 2, 2016
In a few words you have told us all just the way it is. I personally see the worst of people at Christmas, but that is what I have to do and it is one of the busiest times of year for us at work. Not a happy time for so many. Loved your write.

hug
Kathy

Reviewed on December 27, 2015
Happy new year

Reviewed by J. Roseline
Reviewed on December 27, 2015
Better late than ever!! Till peace oN EARTH IS HERE, wHAT A DIG!

yeS Mosquitoes in Florida. They bite so sharp and can put all varieties of their Indian kind to shame..... and me used to watching sunrise ad sunset from my high rise room in Mumbai each day.....did not know how to deal with the long long day yes with the sun beating down long after supper!!!phew!

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on December 25, 2015
THE 'PEACE' OF THIS DAY, THOUGH NOT SEEN WIDELY ON EARTH, PERMEATES AND FILLS THE HEARTS OF MEN FAR AND NEAR, UNITING THEM...EVEN IF ONLY FOR THE DAY'S FEW HOURS. AND THIS IS THE WONDER OF THIS DAY'S PEACE...INSIDE, NOT OUT. THANKS FOR SHARING, EDWARD. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS. HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS DAY!

Reviewed by Jansen Estrup
Reviewed on December 20, 2015
Florida never did have that holiday Currier and Ives feel - but you've lent a bit of biting humor that I can drag into the New Year - thanks for the present -

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on December 18, 2015
Half Moon Bay - San Mateo County. Beautiful place. An agriculture floriculture center there on the coastside. Roadside stands sell fruit and vegetables and flowers. A great place to spend a few days. Fun read.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on December 18, 2015
What a joyous, wonderful, and humorous Christmas poem you have rendered. In a few short words summing up how so many use the holiday in their various localities. Very creative and witty.

Ron

Reviewed by Teresa Walker
Reviewed on December 18, 2015
HOHOHO HAHAHA!! Loved this...all that was missing was the reindeer in the sky, saying Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night, but now it is drones' in the sky as they watch all passing by, while Santa's is gone in the blink of an eye...
I loved this!!!!
Merry Christmas my dear friend..
Teresa

Reviewed by Kathy Parenteau
Reviewed on December 18, 2015
Amen! Perfect Christmas poem!

Kathy

Reviewed on December 17, 2015
Good ol' Uncle Joe! At least you can count on him until peace, if ever, comes about.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on December 17, 2015
If only we could have peace, love,
and Christmas cheer,
every day,
for the whole year.

Well done.

Michael D.

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on December 17, 2015
Love the poem and its great rhyming.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on December 17, 2015
Don't hold your breath on that "peace on Earth."


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