Merry Christmas To all selection of poems By Binnie Kaur
When Santa Claus Comes A good time is coming, I wish it were here, The very best time in the whole of the year; I'm counting each day on my fingers and thumbs- The weeks that must pass before Santa Claus comes. Then when the first snowflakes begin to come down, And the wind whistles sharp and the branches are brown, I'll not mind the cold, though my fingers it numbs, For it brings the time nearer when Santa Claus comes.
At Christmas Time At Christmas time, we deck the hall With holly branches brave and tall, With sturdy pine and hemlock bright And in the Yule log's dancing light We tell old tales of field and fight At Christmas time. At Christmas time we pile the board With flesh and fruit and vintage stored, And mid the laughter and the glow We tread a measure soft and slow, And kiss beneath the mistletoe At Christmas time.
Bells Oh, he did whistle and she did sing, And all the bells on earth did ring, For joy that our Saviour He was born On Christmas Day in the morning.
Christmas Joys Evergreen boughs that fill our homes With fragrant Christmas scents, Hearts filled with the loving glow That Christmas represents; Christmas cookies, turkeys stuffed, Festive holly berry, Little faces bright with joy, Loved ones being merry; Parties, songs, beribboned gifts, Silver bells that tinkle, Christmas trees and ornaments, Colorful lights that twinkle; Relatives waiting with open arms To smile and hug and kiss us; These are some of the special joys That come along with Christmas.
The Twenty-fourth of December The clock ticks slowly, slowly in the hall, And slower and more slow the long hours crawl; It seems as though today Would never pass away; The clock ticks slowly, s-l-o-w-l-y in the hall.
The Christmas Secret Hurry Christmas! How you creep, I ve some presents I can t keep, Just this morning I forgot, And told baby what I d bought All he answered was, Goo, goo! So I don t think that he knew, I told mamma hers was white And she d wear it every night That she d need it getting tea. Then my mamma smiled at me, And she whispered, Isn t May Letting secrets fly away?
Christmas Presents Every year Grandma gets a tin of talcum powder. She always says, Ah my favourite! Even before she opens the wrapping Grandpa always says, Well, I know what s in here. Its two pairs of socks. Just what I wanted! This year, Aunti Vi had an umbrella in an umbrella shaped parcel, I mean, it looked just like an umbrella. And, before Aunti Vi pulled the paper off, She said to Mum, It will match that new coat of mine. As for Mum and Dad, they just sat there and said, 'We ve given each other a joint present this year It s a digital clock radio for our bedroom. Do you know, they didn t even bother to wrap it up and put it under the tree! At the end, when everything had been given out, Mum said, We mustn t forget the gift-vouchers from Debbie and Jim. We sent them a cheque for the same amount. We always do. I call that a bit unimaginative, don t you? Maybe, when you come to think about it, Grown-ups need Father Christmas far more than children do.
Santa ClauS S ViSit With a click and a clack And a great big pack, Down through the chimney, Pretty nimbly Somebody comes on Christmas eve! If we real nice And as still as mice, If we never peep, And are sound asleep, He ll fill our stockings, I do believe! And when we arise Next day our eyes Will grow big to see How perfectly He knew what we all wished to receive!
Recipe for Christmas All Year Long Take a heap of child-like wonder That opens up our eyes To the unexpected gifts in life Each day a sweet surprise. Mix in fond appreciation For the people whom we know; Like festive Christmas candles, Each one has a special glow. Add some giggles and some laughter, A dash of Christmas food, (Amazing how a piece of pie Improves our attitude!) Stir it all with human kindness; Wrap it up in love and peace, Decorate with optimism, and Our joy will never cease. If we use this healthy recipe, We know we will remember To be in the Christmas spirit, Even when it's not December.
New Year We're wishing you a Christmas Full of laughter, love and light, With delicious holiday foods To excite your appetite. We're hoping you receive Delightful gifts to make you smile, With family and friends To love you all the while. We wish you a Merry Christmas; May your Christmas dreams come true, And when Christmas is over, Happy New Year, too!
Dedicated to all my future students. Binnie Kaur