Christmas time
The sweet smell of pine
Presents under the tree
These the kids are most anxious to see

White snow outside
A very chilly sleigh ride
Carolers stopped by
Just to say hi

Sitting in front of a warm fireplace
Is the perfect place
Pieces of wrapping paper scattered everywhere
All I'll get from Santa this year is coal or new underwear

I see lots of holly and mistletoe
No candy in my stocking, because Santa was a no-show
Perhaps if I hadn't stayed up all night
The star of Bethlehem turned out to be my extremely bright, night lite

Right now everyone is sawing logs
Later, most people will be watching the football playoffs
Tons of sweet smelling treats in the kitchen
Trying to not burn myself, so I'm using my heat-resistant mitten

I have to go do chores
I rather be cooking s'mores
Popcorn roasting over an open fire
Honey, I really didn't spend that much, but my bank account calls me a liar

With that being said
All I see are men dressed in red
Salvation Army santas crying, Merry Christmas
Amazon, Sears, JCPenneys, and Macy's taking all of our money from us

So be watchful this Christmas season
For this, I could be shot for treason
This wintertime it's a cinch
Bah Humbug, it’s all the more reason to come as “The Grinch.”

Written by:
Jason Cheney
December 25, 2020