Christmas Crackers

by DAMO!
(Dublin)

Oh dear God! Is that the date? Please tell me it’s not true
I did not know it was that late, I’ve got so much to do
I might be ready at a push, if I do not panic
But it will be an awful rush, possibly quite manic

So much Christmas fare to make, I do not know where to start
Three puddings and at least one cake, oh I must not fall apart
Then there are the letters for Santy, cards for the relations
And of course the Christmas tree, plus all the decorations

And I must order the turkey, and not forget the ham
why do I bring this on me, I’m stupid so I am
and do not forget the stuffing, the veg and the gravy
brandy sauce for the pudding, oh this will be the death of me

I have to buy so many presents, but there will be no shocks
Last year I saw sense, after I received so many socks
I must not forget anyone, just in case they visit
I know I will forget someone, oh it’s not worth it, is it?

I am so busy I cannot think, and time is getting near
Oh I must not forget the drink, like I did last year
I need to get the kids new clothes and probably new shoes
Why I do it only God knows, because they hate everything I choose

Which parties will I attend, it is really hard to know
it drives people round the bend, when I accept and then don’t show
There is a list of people I must see, or should I disappear
I think they are still mad at me, for not visiting last year

Oh there is so much to organise for this Christmas Day
But after being up to my eyes I might just sleep the day away
But ‘tis the season of good cheer, a time to show goodwill
But as the day draws ever near I am sometimes fit to kill

I will do my best to get it done, I have my mind set
To make sure that everyone has their best Christmas yet
So I must get my finger out, that much I do know
Because there are only about…..fifty weeks to go!!




© Damian Murphy DAMO! 2013