Welcome to Cozy Poetry Corner by Debra Winter (Debbie)

“Pre-Holiday Fiasco”

It’s the busiest time of the year;

I can’t even drink a beer.

With presents to wrap and cookies to be made;

It’s 100 degrees in my kitchen, and I’m in the shade.

The kids are screaming—the dog is barking away.

Oh, my goodness. What a terrible day!

I’m almost out of flour; I burned the first cookie batch.

While getting dressed, I noticed my socks didn’t match.

With Christmas around the corner, there’s lots to do.

Can’t wait for all the excitement to be done and through.

As my recliner looks lonely and patiently awaits;

I’ve made our after, Christmas dates.

I’ll be so exhausted from running around;

The clicking of the footrest will be my next sound.

That’s where I’ll be, you just wait and see.

Everything will be done; relaxing is next for me.

For tomorrow will bring its own new stress;

Then, I’ll try on my new Christmas dress.

I hope it fits. I love it a lot;

It was last years, present I got.

Oh, no! My Christmas dress is way too small.

Now I need to return it to the mall.

Where zillions of people are returning things.

I can hear all the cash register rings.

“I’m sorry, Miss, where is the receipt?”

It’s so loud, can you please, repeat.

It’s in the bag; I put it there yesterday.

“I’m sorry, Miss, it’s not here today.”

What a day this is turning out to be

Then they wonder why I get so crabby.

I go home angry, in a hurry once again;

Looking for the receipt and then…

There it was on the table by my tea.

I must have been blind not to see.

So, it wasn’t in my bag to return

Boy, that makes my blood just burn

Too many things go on at one time.

Now I need to find another dime.

Forget the darn dress,

Another day, I’ll stress.

The holiday is here;

I’m having a beer.

Who cares? I’m getting drunk;

The Christmas dress is in the car trunk.

I hope your holiday isn’t this bad;

Have a better Christmas holiday than I had.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all;

Stay safe, and healthy; have yourself a ball!

Now where’s that receipt!

Note from the author:

Granted your Pre-Holiday Fiasco is not as bad this bad. But I’m sure some out there have had times like this at one time or another. I hope you enjoyed this poem. I would love to hear your experiences on your, Pre-Holiday Fiasco’s. Debbie