Goodbye goodwill,
Love, friendship, understanding.
It's time to put you back in the cupboard
With the rest of the decorations.

Farewell international peace
And co-operation.
We'll get you out again in time for next twenty fourth
So we can play at Christianity for twelve days
(And nights).
Why can't we practise Christmas
Goodwill all year, 1 wonder?
Oh well, goodbye.

Hello hate, war...

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Twelfth Night

Pining with your sisters

in every other garden.

Laying used and violated

next to the shed.

Tinsel traces

like expensive jewellery

draped from your

denuded, coat-hanger, limbs.

Ribs of dry twigs

poke from your green dress.

Ripped and torn

by seasons greetings.

Where once your heart

beat fast and true

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