Competition Entry

My Cracking Christmas

It’s Christmas morning and the day is dawning.

As I creep down the stairs I feel magic in the air.

I am cheeky and sneaky as I open the door, to see my presents laying on the floor.

The Christmas tree lights are glimmering and bright, as the cat jumps out and gives me a fright.

My presents look wonderful and big this year, I wonder if one of them could be a reindeer.

I think I can smell Brussel sprouts, at Christmas Brussel sprouts are all about.

Crack! bang! goes the Christmas cracker, as the toy falls to the floor with a clatter.

Christmas Day is now at an end, as I snuggle up with my darling reindeer friend.

I creep downstairs at 2am

to count my presents,

then go to bed.

As I pick up each one,

To feel its weight,

I wonder if it’s relevant.

Did people like the thought of us,

Huddled together on Christmas Day?

Then opening each gift and book,

See the joy and laughter on each look.

Did someone invent the tradition,

Of Christmas and gifts collision?

Or was it a parental excuse

To see the children’s faces and looks,

When they open each gift and book?

Christmas is a time for joy
For every girl and every boy.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Gifts that kids will admire.

With Turkey, tinsel and all the trimmings
Board games are all about the winning.

Singing Christmas songs all day long
Friends and family, a time to get along.

So merry Christmas from my house to yours
Hang your wreaths upon your doors for the season of joy is upon us.

Whales are singing, and dancing too
Hear the song that fills the sea with music
A whale’s song fills your heart with glee
Lovely whales sing a tune not like any other
Everybody dances to the whale’s song