Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne or
Old Long Since
Days Gone By
It's never made sense
The Poem or song
means New Year's Eve
Time to remember
Time to reflect
Traditions of the
 last night of the year
Auld Lang Syne
the time is here.

Dionysus God of Wine
Spirit of fertility
Symbol of rebirth
Lovely Pagan ritual
celebrated all over Earth.

Janus God of Time
transitions and beginnings
Allows you to look forward
Allows you to look back
Time to make new plans
Time to start anew.
The last day of the year.
A better year is up to you.

Resolutions and goals
our prosperity unfolds.
Can't wait to discover
what the new year will hold.

Christmas Eve 2012

Happy wide bright eyes
Full of wonder and surprise
Eagerly awaiting the opening
of packages in every size
Scraps of colored paper
Decorate the floor
Giggles of excitement
A sound we all adore

A gathering of friends
Both old and new
Laughing and joking
reliving the past
creating new memories
which we'll cherish 
which will last

Stimulating conversation
unintentional revelations
Laughter and love
Huge warm hugs
Kisses, sighs
Late night goodbyes
Who could ask for more

Generous Gifts

I thought your gift giving was through
I distinctly remember telling you
Feathered friends would not do
I did not know that up your sleeve
You continued to deceive.

Day six I soon awake
to find my place in a terrible state

Six geese a laying here and there
Eggs and feathers everywhere

Day Seven arrived to me at dawn
A group of several swimming swans
Now 13 fowls I find have I
Such a terrible sight to spy

I figured if I closed the door
This wouldn't happen anymore
To give me gifts that I abhor
I'm not the one that you adore.

It's happened time and time again

Eight maids a milking as many cows,
There's the Nine ladies dancing now.
And if you were wondering where's the men
Lords a Leaping I've got ten.

And as if that wasn't bad enough

you continued to give me stuff

Eleven pipers piping up a storm

And Twelve drummers drumming is not the norm

In short my true love gave to me:

Twelve Drummers drumming which was just quite mean.

Eleven Pipers piping that was not a dream.

Ten Lords a leaping who liked to eat,

Nine Prima donnas on their feet,

Eight Maids a milking up at dawn,

A group of several swimming swans,

Six geese a laying here and there,

The quite unexpected Five Gold Rings,

Four Calling birds which left me without words,

Birds again with Three French hens,

Two Turtle Doves instead of gloves,

And the gift of which I had never heard

A partridge in a pear tree, ever so absurd.

These last 12 days have been quite crazed

In several certainly, sarcastic ways

Good luck to you

For I am warning you

I will have to give gifts 

As generously as you do

Four Feathered Days

On the first day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

A bird is grand
but I don't understand
this partridge in a tree.

On the second day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Two turtle Doves and
A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

Stop sending me gifts
from the skies above.
Try to remember dear
You're my true love
And just say NO to Two Turtle Doves!

On the third day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Three French hens, Two Turtle Doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

Birds again?
What is with men;
The same gifts over and over again.

On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love gave to me
Four Calling birds, Three French Hens
Two Turtledoves and a
Partridge in a Pear Tree.

I forgave you once
I forgave you twice
It was my mistake to
forgive you thrice

No more BIRDS
That's it I quit
Tomorrow dear
please Get with it!!!!

Cookies, Candies, Kitchens too II

I need a Snickerdoodle intervention
Or maybe I should stay out of the kitchen
Eggs, Cinnamon and Butter
It couldn't hurt to have another.

To smell of peanut butter is a holiday tradition
Unwrapping kisses & melting chocolate my mouth itchin'
With anticipation for something creamy, chocolaty and sweet
Peanut Blossoms and Buckeyes are they ready to eat?

Luscious lemon joins the list
of sweets all made for Christmas bliss
All from scratch, it's quite delish'
I hope my waistline it will  miss.

Christmas cookies and candies
Holiday life is quite dandy
Although my scale might not agree
My taste buds are extremely happy.

Tradition of the Bread

Old bread

can become

a meaningful 

contribution

to your

general

well being.

Bread crumbs

End pieces

White

Sourdough

Rye

It doesn't matter

as long as 

you can 

make the 

pieces fly.

Cast them

adrift

filled with

past sins

Have them 

help you

to make

amends.

Start fresh

in the new 

year.

Wash away

 the past.

Make

inner changes

which 

hopefully

will last.

April Fool

One day of silliness

every year
to fill your spirits
with good cheer

A fool is wise
Just in disguise
Using laughter to portray
the everyday
in such a way

As to make comical
small tragedies
and palatable atrocities

So hopefully
the world can see
what is really meant to be


One day of silliness
every year
to fill your spirits
with good cheer

An April Fool
will make you half-blind
with thoughts
that rule
the corners of your mind

Lasts but a day
this foolish way
of laughter, jokes and tricks


One day impractical
One day of pranks
Designated day of laughter
We should all give thanks

Groundhog Day

Nature's four-legged forecaster

A furry weather predicting creature

is Punxutawney Phil.

Also a natural actor

When he starred in a full-length feature

Sharing credits with  Andie and Bill. 

Punxutawney Phil saw his shadow today. 

Winter it is, but who trusts a groundhog anyway ?

Anyone knows that shadow or not, 

6 more weeks of winter is what we've got.

Too Many Teapots

You can never have too many teapots

I'd rather have more than have not.

Sometimes I'm feeling Traditional;

So nothing but fine china will do.

Cream tea?

Yes, please!

Oh do pardon me

But could you pass

the Devonshire Cream?

Raspberry Jam  for

Crumpets and Scones.

Tomato and ham

won't be left on it's own.

Please pass the Fern Cake too!

You can never have too many teapots

I'd rather have more than have not.

Sometimes I'm feeling  Ceremonial;

An ancient ritual puts me at my best.

Youngest serves eldest

The tradition is sound.

Delicately placed on a Lazy Susan

the teapot spins 'round.

Healthy Green Elixir of

Sweet Jasmine Pearl

The tea of Old China Town

give it a whirl.

You can never have too many teapots

I'd rather have more than have not.

Sometimes I'm feeling Exotic;

Not cups but hand painted glasses for me.

Add a sugar cube or two

to an intoxicating brew

of Assam, Bohea or Moroccan Mint.

Poured from Brass Kettles

with unusual accents.

You can never have too many teapots

I'd rather have more than have not

Whatever my mood

or the tea that is brewed

you Must have the Proper Pot!

Baby New Year

Spirit of fertility
Symbol of rebirth
Lovely Pagan ritual
celebrated all over Earth.

 A tiny little baby in basket
back in the day.
Depicted  Dionysus God of Wine.

A Baby reborn
life starts anew
A brand new year is welcomed here.

Over the centuries
the basket disappeared
Over the centuries the meaning's not as clear

Little diapered baby running round til he gets old
then a little old man is there for us to behold
A new year reborn
Bells, whistles and horns
Welcome baby New Year
We're oh so glad you're here.

Boxing Day

No it's not a prize fight match

There is no ref no belt no cash

There's Good King Wenceslas

and the feast of Stephen.

It's a holiday for those in service

A holiday that's well deserved

A chance for those who have a lot

To share with others what they've got.

A holiday for those in need

A holiday that's filled with glee

A holiday with a funny name

for boxing is just a silly game

But it's a holiday all the same.

Christmas Eve

Cinnamon and spice
Chocolate and peanut butter
Flavors both spicy and sweet
Gathering around the table to eat


Meaningful memories
Both old and new
Laughing and joking
A gathering of friends
Don't want this feeling to end


Hearts flutter
Voices mutter
Final anticipation begins


Happy wide bright eyes
Full of wonder and surprise
Scraps of colored paper
Decorate the floor

Laughter and love
Warm hugs
And late night goodbyes
Who could ask for more

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Pere, Papa, Papai, or Baba Noel

Tall and Thin

Julemanden, Jultomten or Julenissen

Short and Fat

Kanakaloka

Beard of White

Weihnactsmann

Boots of Black

Babbo Natale

Jolly Laugh

Ded Moroz

Rosy Cheeks

Mos Craciun

Children of all ages seek

Gaghant Baba

To spy him on his sleigh

Father Christmas or Kris Kringle

Call him what you may

Santa Claus

He's always welcome on Christmas Day.

Cookies, Candies, Kitchens too

I need a Snickerdoodle intervention
Or maybe I should stay out of the kitchen
Eggs, Cinnamon and Butter
It couldn't hurt to have another.

To smell of peanut butter is a holiday tradition
Unwrapping kisses & melting chocolate my mouth itchin'
With anticipation for something creamy, chocolaty and sweet
Peanut Blossoms and Buckeyes are they ready to eat?

Christmas cookies and candies
Holiday life is quite dandy
Although my waistline might not agree
My taste buds are extremely happy.

Seeds of Love

Oh ho the Mistletoe
Kiss me there and I will know
the seeds of love hung up on string
holds delights to make my heart sing.

Christmas Collage

There's Silver Bells and Christmas trees
We deck the halls and Santa sees.
Rudolph's nose will light the way
to a manger but not  an inn.

There's Jingle Bells and dashing sleighs
A shining star to light the way
for three wandering kings.

Lords and maids and five gold rings;
Snowmen and a holy night
All these lines from songs we sing
Make our spirits feel quite right.

Your days may be sunny and bright
and in some cases they may even be white.
It's the best time of the year
So have a Holly, Jolly Christmas
And a delicious cup of cheer!