Got A Birthday Card At Christmas

It Made Me Think Of Jesus Christ.

It Said, "I Love You" In Small Letters.

I Simply Had To Read It Twice.

Wood Smoke Curled From Blackened Chimneys.

The Smell Of Frost Was In The Air.

Pole Star Hovered In The Blackness.

I Looked Again: It Wasn't There.



People Have Showered Me With Presents.

While Their Minds Were Fixed On Other Things.

Sleigh Bells, Bearded Red Suit Uncles.

Pointy Trees And Angel Wings.

I Am The Shadow In Your Christmas.

I Am The Corner Of Your Smile.

Perfunctory In Celebration.

You Offer Content But No Style.



That Little Baby Jesus.

He Got A Birthday Card Or Three.

Gold Trinkets And Cheap Frankincense.

Some Penny Baubles For His Tree.

Have Some Time Off For Good Behaviour.

Forty Days, Give Or Take A Few.

Hey There, Sweet Baby Jesus

Let's Share A Birthday Card With You.