No Time for Christmas

I have no time for Christmas

It’s just another day

Scrooge had the right idea

To keep Yuletide away

I know there is no Santa Claus

I’m sure he is a myth

I’ve bought and wrapped no fancy gifts

For December 25^th

Hanging lights is bothersome,

Trees inside make no sense,

I’ll never hum a carol,

Or care about the presents

No wreath will adorn my front door,

No fruitcake will pass my lips,

Christmas cookies are too sweet

And go straight to my hips

Just thinking about that hectic day

With all its chores and messes

Makes me want to run away

From the annual stresses

And now that I am pausing to think,

Even the story is depressing ~

A baby being born in a barn

Is an image most distressing

Why would anyone do what Mary did ~

And Joseph; why, and how?

An amazing act of courage and faith ~

Hey ~ Christmas! I get it now!

Author's Note

One of the first people to read my poems was my Nonna; she always wanted me to write her a poem. When I was about 12, I wrote the first version of this piece for her. It has been much tweaked since then, but it is still "her" Christmas poem.

Reviews

[Matching Socks]

Aww, love your author note. :)
Totally fun poem Rita!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Ana! This poem always makes me feel nostalgic...

[Gleb Zavlanov]

So sorry I'm late for the Christmas poems. This is a spectacular read. A feeling a awe crept on me at the end, with the idea of faith and courage. Wonderful write!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Gleb! This one is special to me...

[Daffy]

How lovely, what a wonderful poem this is. I really like it, and the two lines:
Christmas cookies are too sweet,
And go straight to my hips..!

Bang on their, Rita. Shame you don't believe in Santa, though. He always comes to our house, even though our chimney is blocked up....

[Rita L. Sev]

When I wrote the original, at age twelve, I did not believe in Santa. I have grown much wiser... ;) Thank you, Daffy!

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Smilessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss awesome:)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, Jon!

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Welcome my dear friend:)

[MOON]

Lovely write as we forget the essence of things.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Moon!

[Ruth]

Sometimes, we do forget how precious Christmas can be...I think it is because it has become so commercialised...lovely twist here though x

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you very much, Poppy.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Rita A sweet twiston the she rhymeis pleasant I think you may have found your calling

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Tate!

[Rachelle]

Wonderful twist! I am sure that it's not just Nonna who's proud of you.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you very much, Sweetbind!

[rhythm&blues]

Your Nonna must have been beaming with pride. Great rhyme scheme and perfect ending.

[Rita L. Sev]

Well, she was always beaming - she was a happy person :) Thank you, R&B!