CHRISTMAS DAY PARTY
Raise your glass of Christmas cheer,
whether it be nog, whiskey or beer.
Drink it deep in satisfaction,
remember why your there
and participate in the merry action.
Sit at the children’s table
Sit at the children’s table
with all the young ones,
I guarantee you it’ll be way more fun.
Besides with the longest arms
you’ll be able to grab
the last left of the yeasty bun.
And when that old drunk uncle Mark
gets too deep into his cheer,
park him in a closet with a mirror
so there's someone in there to laugh
at his too oft told ridiculous jokes.
Have a day with no grief or shouting
because come the morrow
no one will remember how it started
or what any of it was about.
Just be satisfied that all that are there with you
are there because they love you too.
And when the papers are taken off every box
remember don’t grimace
because you got two packs of underwear and four of socks.
It’s the thought that counts and Christmas
may be the only way your wife and kids swear
they can get you to stop wearing the holey underwear.
Above all else remember to remind yourself
someone has to stay sober and nice
to drive all home so everyone gets there alive
to yearlong experience the love of Christ.
© M Durfee
12.25.2014
I really like this, Mark, it has all the essentials.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have/had a lovely Christmas
Thanks Kylie, it was all i wanted it to be and expected, and for that I am truly thankful.
DeleteMerry Christmas, Mark! May your day be joyful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jean, to be honest, it's not something my wife and I are big on, we just use it as an excuse to give a few things to a few grandkids and nieces.
DeleteMerry XMas, Mark ... Much Love from your favourite meowmama :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Meowmomma, hope all went well in the feline hotel.
DeleteOld drunk Uncle Mark could tell me all those jokes and they'd be brand new to me!
ReplyDeleteI was up in the air about that line Charles, which name to use but yours has an extra syllable.
DeleteSit at the children’s table
ReplyDeletewith all the young ones,
I guarantee you it’ll be way more fun.
Besides with the longest arms
you’ll be able to grab
the last left of the yeasty bun.
And when that old drunk uncle Mark
gets too deep into his cheer,
park him in a closet with a mirror
so there's someone in there to laugh
at his too oft told ridiculous jokes.
I love, love, love this poem, Mark! A Christmas gift from you.
I hope you had and still have a very joyous Christmas!
Vesper, sometimes i just have to be nice, I figure if i up it to 4 times a year, I may make the other list--though I kind of doubt it after a lifetime of me being me.
DeleteI wish you the best in the year ahead, Mark.
ReplyDeleteThank you e, Ihope your Season of light went well despite the annoyances.
DeleteMark, what a insightful and lighthearted offering from you! I love it. And you can always donate those duplicate undies and socks. Love you, j xo
ReplyDeleteI could donate the holey ones Jodi, there is a reason for everything given 'round here.
DeleteRight back at ya Jeff, stay warm in the new year.
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