Let Out Your Inner Viking

Let Out Your Inner Viking

by Chris

 

The day now upon us and dreary eyes awake

Children rush to open their take

Tiny vikings pillage their presents

Savages who can’t wait to see what grandma sent us

 

With flailing arms and a blur of paper

It’s all about speed in this Christmas caper

Ignoring the tags and who sent the gifts

Eyes become focussed and adrenaline lifts

 

Games, Spongebob and even some socks

Getting clothes for Christmas, boy, that’s a crock

Buzzing, whistling and a cacophony of noise

Weary faced parents, tired from building toys

 

Smiles, giggles and out-right laughter

As each child plays with the toy they were after

Kids lay down with chin propped up by hands

Little minds  drift off to imaginationland

 

Grandma spends hours cooking and she’s up til late

And you can’t leave the table till you finish your plate

So, it’s a shovelful of potatoes and a fork full of turkey

And a sprint back to the toys under the fir tree

 

Mom and dad lean back with coffee mug in hand

Watching tiny vikings ravage the land

An explosion of gift wrap litters the scene

Chocolate in the carpet; well isn’t that keen

 

Pets cry out with glee and rush to our feet

Smelling the stocking with a bacon flavored treat

Frantic tails wagging out of control

Knocking down ornaments and mistletoe

 

All those hours and Saturdays worked

And Jim from accounting, that tight-fisted jerk

All of it worth it  to see one accord

And the beaming young faces of the viking horde

Author's Note

I wrote this poem at about Christmas time. I was trying to capture the magic in children's faces and the joy we parents get at fulfilling some of our children's dreams. I hope it makes you guys wax nostalgic.

Reviews

[LiberScriptus]

Another excellent piece! I love how you capture the sheer joy and purity of children even while comparing them to barbarians- it's like the primal drive that leads to the "pillaging" makes them seem even more pure, because it is the simple joys they indulge in, rather than being caught up in the complex world like older generations. I think the poem has a great flow and rhythm, and it feels almost singsong, which is appropriate given that its subject matter centers around children. I think it's both charming and sophisticated and perfectly captures the spirit of children at Christmas.

[Thea]

Yay, makes me remember that Christmas is really coming nearer and nearer! I say, Christmas is one of the best holidays/celebrations we could ever experience...A really fine writing...Well done... :)))

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

Very good poem.
All the points of views from everyone during Christmas time are expressed so finely.

[J Todd Underhill]

It does make me wax nostalgic, it also makes me cringe about this coming christmas season. I know its still months away but I have a big family and they are going to want the best of the best... Overtime is coming!

[penless writer]

very high family values. pleasant read. And funny sometimes.

Perfect children poem. Also brings smile to adults :)

I loved the title btw

[Don Shaw]

Great poem.I feel as if i am there with the family.

[jen]

I love this .. When we were little, no matter how scarce or abundant our Christmas was we still experience the joy of the mystery and the traditions that come with that time of year. As parents, we are able to relive and keep alive the memories. I am on the cusp of the next chapter as my grandson is due on Dec 28th .. My first and we are so excited... This was really nice Chris you captured it all. Thanks for posting.

[Dove]

This poem is purely amazing. Every word, every line, and every stanza hit right home for me. I seriously love it. I could rad it over and over and over again and I would never get bored with it. Plus you captured the moment quite beautifully, fantastic... amazing... beautiful.. astounding job!!