We celebrate Christmas because Jesus was born.

[PaulineRich]

T'was a month before Christmas,

And all through the town,

People wore masks,

That covered their frown.

The frown had begun

Way back in the Spring,

When a global pandemic

Changed everything.

They called it corona,

But unlike the beer,

It didn’t bring good times,

It didn’t bring cheer.

Contagious and deadly,

This virus spread fast,

Like a wildfire that starts

When fuelled by gas.

Airplanes were grounded,

Travel was banned.

Borders were closed

Across air, sea and land.

As the world entered lockdown

To flatten the curve,

The economy halted,

And folks lost their verve.

From March to July

We rode the first wave,

People stayed home,

They tried to behave.

When summer emerged

The lockdown was lifted.

But away from caution,

Many folks drifted.

Now it’s November

And cases are spiking,

Wave two has arrived,

Much to our disliking.

Frontline workers,

Doctors and nurses,

Try to save people,

From riding in hearses.

This virus is awful,

This COVID-19.

There isn’t a cure.

There is no vaccine.

It’s true that this year

Has had sadness a plenty,

We’ll never forget

The year 2020.

And just ‘round the corner -

The holiday season,

But why be merry?

Is there even one reason?

To decorate the house

And put up the tree,

When no one will see it,

No one but me.

But outside my window

The snow gently falls,

And I think to myself,

Let’s deck the halls!

So, I gather the ribbon,

The garland and bows,

As I play those old carols,

My happiness grows.

Christmas is not cancelled

And neither is hope.

If we lean on each other,

I know we can cope

[sassy59]

Wonderful Pauline, thank you for that. Xxx

[RoadRunner44]

Fantastic poem. I enjoyed it.

[claracola]

Lovely poem, Thankyou.

[Katinka46]

Love it, thank you

[Hidden]

That was very good, I enjoyed reading it, thank you. 😀x

[leo60]

Lovely! So true that after this year we have been having Christmas has the potential to lift our spirits!😊 Great poem (watch out Don!😉) Thank you xx

[watergazer]

Wonderful thoughts Pauline . XX

[madonbrew]

That is brilliant! My hope is knowing that Christ isn’t cancelled this Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄

[Gladwyn]

Thanks. Very good.

[Bkin]

Brilliant Pauline -

Carry on decking with Holly

tis the season to be Jolly

No matter if at home alone

Or with Family

tis the season to be Jolly

So what of a pandemic

when safe inside we can be

with plenty of food and booze

to wet the new baby's head

twas a long time ago it was said

but each year we celebrate

in our cosy homes

with good wine and bread.

Looking after our mind, body and spirit

which actually is achieveable

even in a pandemic

Merry Christmas one and all

Good health, good cheer

at Christmas and throughout

the coming year.

[corriena]

Briliant thank you 😀😷

[r0yalalbert]

HI Pauline,I have really enjoyed that poem.You are very talented It is really good. Rose

[Suzie42]

That's was really inspiring, thank you

[johnderby]

Great poem Pauline 😊