Word Poetry Challenge #22 : Christmas

Christmas, for kiddies, is nearly divine
Even more if they fall for the old Santa line
Memories now, that are coming to mind
Although they’re still precious, they’re not always kind

Christmas “spirit,” means plenty of shopping
If there was no shopping, the cheer would be dropping
Commercializing Christmas is what brings the cheer
These days, though it’s quaint seeing Scrooge reappear.

It’s long since the time the day was revered
But some traditions still haven’t veered
Most stores still close on Christmas day
But more don’t each year, which brings some dismay.

Have a Merry Christmas as you sit ‘round the tree
Opening gifts and cards from loved ones you’ll see
Later on all of you will gather together
And wish for some snow but not with bad weather.

_{Christmas © free-reign 2018}