This Christmas packages pile up
faster than good feelings,
bows in plastic smothered rows.
And Santa better sanitize–
no more old-fashioned 
whispering, gloved hands,
or casual lap dancing.

December skies look dyed,
taboo see-through clouds, but
I wear the same old constellation gown,
plus what I want's the same,
winds turn wisdom inside out
rip staked lights out the ground;
the guidelines have all changed.

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1. Yes we can!

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2. entertaining piece ; pity those who find themselves in quarantine this Xmas —

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3. there’s a jocular tone in the first stanza, which eases you into the more sombre tones of the second; I love that line: ‘winds turn wisdom inside out’ 🙂

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4. Awesomeness. “Constellation gown” that’s grand, K. As is Santa sanitizing. A whole new world…

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5. The guidelines have indeed changed.
   Santa better be sanitizing

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6. I love the way you have weaved covid into this with a humorous touch.

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7. I second that thought 👍

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