A bit of
nonsense
And all
through the land,
There was
moaning and groaning
And pinching
waist bands.
The
turkey’s not finished,
And nor
are the sprouts,
The curry’s
quite filling -
Of that there’s
no doubt.
Excitement
is dimming,
The presents
unwrapped,
We’re
tired with headaches –
Our energy
sapped.
So, look
to the future,
The New
Year awaits,
Goodbye to
the past,
We welcome
our fates.
A delightful and humorous take on the post-Christmas slump! I’m sure many can relate to the moaning and groaning after all the holiday feasting. I invite you to read my new blog post!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melody.
DeleteYou've completely described my life this week :-)
ReplyDeleteHee hee!
DeleteQUITE DESCRIPTIVE OF WHAT ACTUALLY GOES ON.
ReplyDeleteToo much food, too few consumers - at least we don't have to buy anything in January!
DeleteOoooh...I don't know that I welcome my fate exactly.
ReplyDeleteWell . . . maybe not!
DeleteLol so funny!
ReplyDelete😁
DeleteMoaning and groaning sounds about right!
ReplyDeletePerhaps having a huge beanfeast is not such a good idea . . .
DeleteFunny and true, I like it.
ReplyDeleteRepeated throughout the 'civilised' world . . .
DeleteSo it probably does not come as a surprise that so many people put "losing weight" as their #1 Resolution for the New Year. It is certainly mine!
ReplyDeleteThat's a given!
DeleteA beautiful poem
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha!
DeleteSo very apt.
ReplyDeleteWhere's the Pepto-Bismol?
DeleteRepeat every year. It's so true.
ReplyDeleteIt's a first world problem!
DeleteAbsolutely love this, so very true, what day is it?
ReplyDeleteGood question!
DeleteThe poem certainly makes me smile. I imagine large families that have such big get togethers would think this was very apt.
ReplyDeleteVery true!
DeleteSpeaking of food and things, it's just about 7am, and I am steeling myself to go out grocery shopping at 8 when the stores open. I am hoping to be done before the hordes descend.
ReplyDeleteIt's surprising how quickly the need to go food-shopping comes round again after Christmas.
DeleteHaha, how true that is. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm sure yours was lovely - it couldn't be anything else with a baby in tow. 😄
DeleteThat sounds about right ... let's wish for a peace-filled New Year.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteIndeed. The new year diet calls. But very quietly so I might not hear it for a while.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely and clever poem. Thanks for the share.
ReplyDeleteLovely - and wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Hi Janice - so true ... thankfully I wasn't entertaining!!! but come Monday - I'll pop out and top up for another week. I'lll read this to the Read Aloud group I go to - helping elderlies and oldies enjoy some reading - based around a subject: presents feature!! Have a lovely time with one and all - cheers and hugs - Hilary
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