Twenty days and are we ready for
turkey, stuffing, port and do you know that the poor unfortunate won't get 'jack?'

lucky is me full of Christmassy glee but I think I'll give some of it back.

I've been down and out full of worry and doubt,
seen the wolves at the door and when they're snapping at your heels it feels like the whole world is against you.

Who'll put a ' penny in the old man's hat'
and that's not much to ask.


So while you're tucking in
to plum duff, drinking gin,
spare a thought
for those who've been caught
in the poverty trap
and that's not too much to ask either.