Christmas Eve Blues

It’s Christmas Eve:  I ring dear friends

But all are busy or away

This winter, I observe new trends:

Torrential rains, no snow, no sleigh…

 

Dolce far niente now takes root

Should I deck my halls with holly?

In frosty wood, I hear owls hoot

And ponder on commercial folly.

 

Rail and postal strikes make news

A freezing onslaught hits the States!

While supermarkets see huge queues

As Belgians rush to fill their plates!

 

I miss Australia and the sun

But here I stay in rain and wet

Missing annual family fun

But such is life, so I reflect …

(c) Poet in the woods 2022