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Epiphany

  • Posted on January 7, 2022January 21, 2022
  • by George Ruddock

Epiphany has come and goneA day marking the end of ChristmasTelling us it’s time to move onAnd all get back to business Take down the Christmas decorationsPack them awayStop your celebrationsAnd say goodbye to Christmas…

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Christmas Sadness

  • Posted on January 1, 2022January 7, 2022
  • by George Ruddock

Why did you leave meIn the Christmas season?Was I the last one to see?When will you give me a reason? So many festive gatheringsTogether as oneNow my heart is shatteringAs a life of pain has…

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Christmas at Cromwell Cottage

  • Posted on January 1, 2022January 7, 2022
  • by George Ruddock
Christmas at Cromwell Cottage

In Cromwell Cottage it’s Christmas DayThe turkey, Lisa and Michele are all having a sayWhen to cook, how long forSo someone open the oven door A warm lounge with a welcoming fireAnd a Christmas tree…

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Boxing Day

  • Posted on January 1, 2022January 7, 2022
  • by George Ruddock

Boxing Day is a dayTo relax and take stockOr go out and playBut definitely not a day to watch the clock Boxing Day is a dayTo eat what is leftFrom the Christmas Day feastBut so…

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A Christmas Day

  • Posted on December 25, 2021January 7, 2022
  • by George Ruddock

A day so differentOne of love and careThat makes it magnificentHere, there and everywhere A day for friends and familyTo tell tales of times gone beforeA day to reclaim sanitySo open the Christmas Day door…

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A Christmas Afternoon

  • Posted on December 25, 2021January 7, 2022
  • by George Ruddock

Christmas Day is half overFamily have been and goneAnd at the moment everyone is soberBut who knows as the day moves on? The turkey is looking goodAnd vegetables are preparedSomeone has opened the wineAnd chocolates…

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Christmas Shopping

  • Posted on December 24, 2021January 23, 2022
  • by George Ruddock

This shop, that shop, the other shopThis from here, that from thereForget about coffee no time to stopThe Christmas cupboard is bare The joy of picking a presentThis for her, that for himAnd will they…

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Days Left

  • Posted on December 20, 2021January 8, 2022
  • by George Ruddock

Only days left tillChristmas day arrivesSo, no time to be illAnd look forward to a surprise The big day and a big lunchFamilies around tablesSo, don’t have a morning brunchAnd you can bet someone will…

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Festive Days

  • Posted on December 20, 2021January 17, 2022
  • by George Ruddock

The lights twinkle onOur fireplaceThe sad old photos are goneAnd streamers are on the staircase Pine trees are transformedInto works of artAnd appear to be rebornAs they touch our heart Adorned with baubles and glitterAnd…

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A Christmas Market

  • Posted on November 28, 2021December 5, 2021
  • by George Ruddock
A Christmas Market

It’s Christmas market time again
Stalls in abundance
Full of colour and glitter, not one is plain

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