A Christmas Story
To be with your loved ones, your family.
All the things,
You think Christmas could be.
But not in this house,
For I am alone,
Just my cat and a mouse,
Make up my little home.
There are those more fortunate,
Than I,
But don't shed a tear,
Don't start to cry.
For this is the life,
I have made for myself.
I have some salt pork,
And some beans on the shelf.
On the really cold nights,
I must look a sight,
I have my space heater,
To make it feel right.
I'll grab my blanket,
And get cozy and warm,
Have to watch my budget,
Save for a storm.
My entertainment,
Is the cat and the mouse,
Scurrying here and there,
All over the house.
A knock at my door,
Is never heard,
Except for the banker,
He is such a nerd.
He wants his money,
I tell him next week,
But that's not good enough,
My land he does seek.
I'll be out by Christmas,
A miracle I need,
But I have a weakness,
To help less fortunate than me.
I have good neighbors,
In this little country town,
For me, help is not an option,
For they never come around.
But this is ok,
For a loner I am,
They don't know what they're missing,
When I get out the spam.
Such a meal it will make,
A special dinner for me,
Maybe for Christmas,
We'll just have to see.
There lives a widow woman,
Not far from my place,
But she wont accept help,
She thinks it's a disgrace.
So when she has,
A few cents to spare,
I'll go down and help her,
Without a care.
But this is not enough,
To save my little house,
I wonder what will happen,
To the cat and the mouse.
I can't take them with me,
I have no place to go,
It is so cold now,
It is starting to snow.
But fear not for me,
Or the cat and the mouse,
For they are best buddies,
And don't need a house.
I'll be alright,
I have it all figured out,
I'll go visit the banker,
And sleep in his HOUSE.
If you made it this far I wish to thank you for reading. This is not my life ..... well some of it is .... I do have a cat ..... he's such a mean putty cat ....lol. I wrote this because I was reminded of the less fortunate. Don't just think of them at Christmas time, but always. Ken
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12 Comments
Post a CommentI don't know how I missed this one for so long,... don't guess AC sent an email when you published this one. This is one of your Best, ( I say one, because there are MANY one of your Bests!) This one tugs at the Heartstrings it sure makes one think and feel for people who are alone and without much. I liked the cat and mouse part too, it put a little smile into this sad story. ~ Peace ~ Nancie
This is just excellent, and I'm so glad to hear that it's only partly true. I do think it's important to remember those less fortunate, and try to give something, even if it's just a little, to help. Best wishes.
This is really fantastic!
Oscar Wilde + Charles Dickens = great combo.
Wonderful poem dear Ken...We really do need to take care of each other...Blessings to you, my friend.
This has really hit home for me. Last week I went to help package up Christmas presents for families in need. I had no clue that it would bother me terribly. I've helped at the food cupboard and other things over my lifetime. I intend to start collecting and making things to help the ladies who do this next year. God bless you sir!
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Great poem. It reminds me of the homeless man that lives in our hills. I see him there on the most rainiest, cold days. If I knew more about himI'd invite him in, but we have such crazies living in L.A, just can't take that chance these days!!!
I agree with Katlyn, super read!
Merry Christmas Dear Mr Ken, thank you for all the joy you have given me this year when reading your poetry xxx