Spreadsheets and paperwork
all done up in care
Wrapped up next year’s budget
in amazing detail
It’s time to report
that all is quite well
I’ve jolly support
and am gladdened to tell:
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
All properly done in triplicate form
1999-XMAS-9-OPM (modified)
You’re entitled by law to a modicum of cheer
we’ll assign you a relatively good New Year
We’re closing the office and
locking the door
I think there’s a shutdown
and can’t disclose more
But…
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
Empty Joy
Let me pass to you
A cup of empty joy.
Raise my glass
To loneliness
And a bitter slow goodbye.
Seasonal
Evergreen and twinkling lights
Crispness in the evening air
The smell of baking from the kitchen —
The holidays are finally here
In a year of desperate struggle
Political theater and viral threat
At last, we’ve reached the season
Reminding us to not forget
That despite our current station
And the burdens on our mind
God’s intention from creation —
Peace on Earth, Goodwill for mankind!