My poem today was written on Boxing Day, it's kind of my little protest about having the 26th as another day of rest.
So here goes.....

I think the sales should start tomorrow
put off for another day to have a good furrow
As humans I think we need one more day of rest
to allow our bodies and minds to perform at their very best

Shop staff may prefer another day
of eating, drinking and in their pj's they could stay
We could then get excited, get prepared to camp out
nudge everyone out the way, careful not to give anyone a clout

The queues they start early
on the doors security people looking all burly
It's like nightclubbing back in the day
but instead of a cocktail you come out with something cheap on display

Me? I prefer to stay at home
I like to leave it longer before I go out for a roam
Bread and milk from little Tesco for me
then back to the warm, lock my door up again with my key

So I'll leave it to you whatever you enjoy
give a smile and thank the ones the shops do employ
I hope you get the bargains you have your eyes upon
but if you need me I'll be taking part in a Quality Street marathon

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xxx

I've got a teapot I just can't use for a brew
​I know this because I bought it today all sparkling new
I thought I would have it for a Christmas pressie to myself
but my mum insists on wrapping it, 'no don't you put that on your shelf'

It's going to be wrapped and put from my boys
which is lovely, so sweet, oh the joys
But secretly I'm thinking it could be brewing my tea
not waiting for Christmas in a day or three

I'm not finding it easy to ignore my new pot
I like to be using it as soon as it's got
Never mind I have got another
and it seems, a very insistent mother

Ah it will be lovely to unwrap and act surprised
I'm practising my face as I've been advised
Just give me an Oscar, give it to me now
let's get on with Christmas and drink all the tea my new pot will allow

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take care
xxx

Where's my Christmas mojo? It seems to have got lost
out with all the rubbish it may have got tossed
I'm just not feeling it, does that mean Santa will not come?
I think I've been a very good girl and an ok mum

I've dressed up and even sung a song or two
but that has still left me feeling a bit blue
Oh Christmas, where for art thou?
and why am I speaking all Shakespeare now?

I've decorated my tree and had a chocolate or two
I thought that would do it make me feel all brand new
But no, still waiting to feel the urge 
and move along with the festive surge

I think it all starts too soon
the barbecue's only just packed away then the Coke lorry is belting out it's holiday tune
I'm sure I will feel it, I don't want to be a grinch
Come on Santa's elves send me some Christmas magic and give me a big pinch

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xxx

Well how things can change
fate sometimes can be very strange
You go along with your day to day life
no worries or no trouble and strife

But then comes along a life changing choice
big thinking involved and a strong voice
Will you or won't you take that chance
or just stay in the same old circumstance

Life gives us choices sometimes too good to be true
but we should at least consider them, think them through
Some say 'grab it, life is way too short'
opportunities can be missed with too much thought

We all like to be sensible and do the right thing
the future can seem cloudy unsure of what it will bring
One thing is for sure, if you don't try you'll not know
and to me that would be a massive blow

So get all the facts to help you decide
get some views from those on the outside
When you have done this you'll be so sure
and add your new venture to life's colourful brochure

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Take care
xxx