Christmas is nearly here,

A season of good cheer,

And goodwill to all men

Flows so well from the pen;

But not so from the heart,

Where amity should start,

And in these festive times,

We still pursue the crimes

Of hunger, war and greed,

Though people are in need.

We feather our own nest,

To hell with all the rest

Too much “I’m alright Jack’,

Never gonna look back

To see what others lack,

When we take that next snack.

But if we look round first,

There’s kids dying of thirst,

While we enjoy a beer

As the big day draws near

For us to dine at ease,

And consciences appease

With Oxfam Christmas cards

For our Yuletide regards.

Well may you look chagrined,

We’re pissing in the wind.