The Nightmare Before Christmas
Poem
Christmas is more than a day in December
It is all those things we love to remember
It is a special time for families as they plan parties and get together
This year things will be different
Hugs and kisses replaced by zoom and phone calls
No bells ringing or Christmas carols singing
Mesmerising varieties of decorations will go unnoticed
From wreaths to bows, tinsels and stockings
No crowds to admire festive lights and decorations
Festivities suspended due to Covid restrictions
Restrictions impacting upon our daily lives
With measuring social distance as a rule
We live in fear of hugging and sitting next to each other
It’s a virus of uncertainty and fear
Reading ‘It was the night before Christmas-
A visit from St Nicholas’
Parents will tell kids forget the cookies
Leave Santa a mask and sanitiser instead
And what about the reindeer they said
But let us not forget
It’s the season to be jolly
Don’t be gloomy
It’s the season for warmth, laughter and good cheer
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas
And Happy New Year
Sonakshi Seetohul
* Published in print edition on 24 December 2021
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