Christmas

By Mike Bullock

Here we are awaiting Christmas

Storing up our gifts and food

Spending lots of lovely money

Don’t forget, we must include

Auntie Betty, Uncle Norman

Cards for all upon our list

Daren’t forget a single person

Can’t upset the one that’s missed.

Whilst were stuffing all the turkey

Christmas pud helped down with wine

Slumping down in front of tele

Snoring through the pantomime

This is usual for the masses

Greed and gluttony abound

Whilst, outside, the homeless passes

Searching pavements for a pound.

Jesus Christ was born at Christmas

Sent to earth to save us all

Lived to serve all those around Him

Always perfect, standing tall

Helped the leper, healed the cripple

Underdog and down and out

Suffered greatly for His mercy

Hated by the men with clout.

So we must be all like Jesus

Following His every way

Showing love to all who need it

Living in His humble way

For He loves a cheerful giver

One who relegates himself

To the role of peoples servant

That is how we gain our wealth.