Christmas
is coming the turkeys getting scared
As
jingle bells ring and happiness is declared
The
food is bought with most over shopping
Awaiting
full bellies and empty stockings
Not
a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
This
was Christmas growing up in my house
Annual
pictures of happy son and daughter
A
bottle of ginger ale, bitter lemon and tonic water
Ferrero
rocher and sugared almonds
Christmas
jumpers worn by Noel Edmonds
Same
films on, video set to record
A
beautifully stocked and decorated sideboard
Endless
booze bottles took up all the space
No
one invited but it was 'just in case'
Mothers
been up and cooking since dawn
Slaving
over starters of avocado and prawn
Into
the lounge in full Ellis styles
Presents
stacked into individual piles
Taking
turns to open presents
Family
feeling burning incandescent
Eating
and drinking too many calories
These
are still my greatest memories
Christmas
day over, but there is no sorrow
do
it all again with the Carrolls tomorrow
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