Competition Entry

It was the night before Christmas…

Winning Poem

It has a happy meaning,
It has a happy name,
But for some in this world,
That is a downright lie

Think, when you and I gulp down our Christmas pudding,
The homeless gulp for a different reason altogether,
They gulp of fear, of dismay and dread,
Or if they will see daylight tomorrow

When all of us are tucked safely in our berth,
Waiting for Christmas Day to arrive,
The refugees are waiting,
For when their mind will be at peace

Think, when we give a treat to Santa,
On the night of Christmas Eve,
Somewhere in this world, people have nothing to give,
But lots to receive

When we enjoy our Christmas Day thoroughly,
Receiving presents, savouring the festive season,
They are facing another day of loneliness and fear,
Their Christmas is not our Christmas.

It’s time for family
It’s time for Christmas
It’s time for joy
It’s time for Christmas
It’s time for turkey
It’s time for Christmas
It’s time for presents
It’s time for Christmas
It’s time for carols
It’s time for Christmas
It’s time for bed
Goodbye Christmas

Roses are red
Christmas is blue
I need you
If you’re hungry
You should eat some stew
Presents are pleasant
Grow tall so you will not fall
Christmas is rad
Sad and glad

As I watch the glistening tree
the fairy sings to me
as I listen, my heart beats fast,
the tree still glistens
no matter what i do
as I hear the fairy sing
my mind goes far away
deep into a land full of christmas
everyone singing not at all aware of me
all the children fast asleep
in there beds waiting
for Santa to fill their stockings up
with a present for each,
then I am fast asleep

Never a Christmas morning…

Winning Poem

Winter, winter’s in the air,
Coming here and everywhere
Coats as furry as a bear,
Are used to keep us just as snug
As a bug tucked in a rug.

Listen, listen can you hear?
People singing with Christmas cheer
Carol singers are singing loud and proud
For all to hear,

And in all homes,
You can see
All those Christmas decorations on the tree
Oh, the thrill of Christmas night,
With that star so very bright

I love it on Christmas night,
All those stars lighting up the sky
And I know that presents by the tree…
Will be waiting just for me!

And then when Christmas is over
It’s another chance to be good once again,
For that Saint Nick whom we love,
He comes from the north above
Yes, he is our favourite fellow
Ho, ho, ho, hear him bellow

My Christmas, is
Amazing,
Brilliant,
Gorgeous
And
Perfect for me!

The Spirit of Christmas lies underneath
The hot fireplace, and the smell of fresh wreaths
The green and red colors and many decorations
It’s almost time for our Christmas celebration
The wind seems to blow and lights all glowing
The air is freezing and snow is coming
Its not about Santa and not about presents
Its all about being in Jesus’s presence
Forget about “wants” and focus on “needs”
This is the Spirit that lies underneath

Christmas time is here,
Lots of decorations.
I love the Christmas cheer!
The house alterations.
Wait for Santa,
Snuggle up warm and listen for his canter.
Wake up in the morning,
Full of joy.
Lots of presents wrapped in silk,
One of them is a brand new toy!