Who will buy my Christmas?
No presents no tree
No Christmas for me
No surprise no treat
No turkey to eat
My dad's got the sack
My mom's hurt her back
My dog's run away, he's not coming back
Dad got drunk and lost all his money
No gas no electric, its not very funny
My teeth are chattering, I'm in a state
My feet are frozen, no coal in our grate
My cousin is coming, and its not fair
I hate her guts, but she doesn't care
Holes in my shoes, the cars have been nicked
My end of term test. All crosses no ticks
What shall I do now, so self pity here
But what's on my cheek, it could be a tear
I feel much better. My heart's light as a feather
My family loves me. And we'll all pull together
Mom gives me a cuddle, and pinches my cheeks
The best present of all
No school for two weeks
'Hurray'
© Louise Francis 1998