Concepts of Christmas
Old concepts of Christmas
now differ from years ago
When we used to conjure up
bright fairy lights
and sleigh bells in the snow.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
yule logs, cut and piled,
Christmas was a magic time
especially for every child.
A wooden soldier, a painted doll
crafted with love, by hand,
A wooden horse which, with imagination
became the fastest in the land.
A pram with rubber tyred wheels
and a hood in case it rained,
For some a little puppy dog
that as yet, was not house-trained.
Simple gifts to be exchanged
with friends on Boxing Day,
Christmas fare to be consumed
and lots of games to play.
Such indeed was Christmas
in those days so long ago,
Carollers carrying lanterns,
sang traditional carols in the snow.
Alas, it is all now memories
those days, those festive times,
Commercialism has killed the spirit
and ruined the pantomimes.
Brand wear, lap-tops, laser toys,
are the demands which now are made,
If one cannot afford the latest fad
one just has not made the grade.
Such are my concepts of Christmas
and this new trend will me outlast,
I think I prefer the good old days,
those days of Christmas Past.