72 Miles From The Sea

Sunday, 6 August 2023

We all remember that moment as kids,

That sudden realization that makes you sad

When you notice Santa Claus has used

The same wrapping paper as mum and dad

When we sit down to Christmas dinner

I’m relieved and feel incredibly grateful

Because annoying relatives speak less

During the meal as their mouths are full

One of Santa’s Reindeer

Is truly quite obnoxious

And you’ll have guessed

Its RUDEolph of course

Christmas isn't about having the biggest tree

Or having the most Christmas lights on view

Nor is it all the treats or gifts beneath the tree

It's about who you share it with and that’s you

What nationality is Santa Claus?

Is the question asked most-est

Well he doesn’t really have one

But North Polish would be closest

Surely there should be a law

To punish those who play

Christmas music, two months

Before Thanksgiving Day

My mum gave me a gift and the receipt,

Like she did every single year before

Then I could take it back if I didn’t like it,

So actually, what she gets me is a chore