THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS by Russ McKay
Posted on December 26, 2010
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‘Twas the day after Christmas
And all through the store
Great lines of people
Stretched out of the door
They carried those presents
Unwrapped and unwanted
That they got yesterday
They were tired but undaunted
“I want to get something
In exchange for my gift
It’s been a tough Christmas
And I need a lift!”
“That’s not why I’m here
Oh no, no…not me
I just love my present
But already have three!”
“I’m bringing mine back
That I got from my Honey
It’s kinda nice
But I’d rather have money!”
“I sure like my gift
I think it’s just great
But was given to me
By someone I hate!”
“I can’t wait in line
Very long in this store
I’ve got other presents
That came from five more”
“I don’t have much time
And it’s a heck of a trek
We had family over
And the house is a wreck!”
“I know what you mean
I’m the same way too
I’m so glad it’s over
There’s too much to do”
“Well I’m very happy
To be in this store
‘Cause counting today
There’s 364 more…
Days until Christmas
The most it can be
And the more days there are
The happier are we!”
And there were those too
Who were saddened a bit
They only were there
‘Cause their gifts didn’t fit
So Santa was finished
And Christmas was done
But the post Christmas cleanup
Is surely not fun
But it is tradition
Every year at this time
And we have to give gifts
Almost spend our last dime
But it’s good for business
So it never ends
That’s why we’re all here
With most of our friends
Then one tiny hand
Reached out…tugged a skirt
“God hears you talking
And I know it must hurt”
“It’s his baby’s birthday
Jesus his Son
That’s why we have Christmas
‘Cause he loved everyone”
“For our gift He gave Jesus
To us one and all…
Our gift’s in the manger
And NOT in the mall!”