More Christmas poetry from a Year 9 student

The pain behind the present

Christmas, a jolly time-

The pinnacle of the year!

But it takes a few years off my life,

Bringing about such cheer.

One of the elves tripped and fell,

And is seeking compensation-

I was sighted on a roof,

And I have no explanation!

The sleigh’s run out of petrol,

And Rudolph booked time off!

And living in the North Pole,

It’s caused a nasty cough.

I ate one too many mince pies,

Now my suit’s buttons came away-

But still, I must deliver

The joys of Christmas day…

Who thought it was a good idea

To keep the chimney lit?

I clambered down and down and now…

An icepack’s where I sit…

But still, I march (or fly) on,

To bring their Christmas cheer,

Because honestly- they need it,

After these past years.

We’ve all done some adjusting,

Let’s hope hard times are gone,

But still, I wake and ignore my aches,

For the people who trooped on.

So, as I see happy children,

With a smile on their face,

I think maybe… It was worth it,

In the first place.