Happy Days Will Return

[Stephen]

T'was a week before Christmas,
And all through the town,
People wore masks,
That covered their frown.

The frown had begun
Way back in the Spring,
When a global pandemic
Changed everything.

They called it corona,
But unlike the beer,
It didn’t bring good times,
It didn’t bring cheer.

Airplanes were grounded,
Travel was banned.
Borders were closed
Across air, sea and land.

As the world entered lockdown
To flatten the curve,
The economy halted,
And folks lost their nerve.

From March to July
We rode the first wave,
People stayed home,
They tried to behave.

When summer emerged
The lockdown was lifted.
But away from caution,
Many folks drifted.

Now it’s December
And cases are spiking,
Wave two has arrived,
Much to our disliking.

It’s true that this year
Has had sadness a plenty,
We’ll never forget
The year 2020.

And just ‘round the corner -
The holiday season,
But why be merry?
Is there even one reason?

To decorate the house
And put up the tree,
Who will see it,
No one but me.

But outside my window
The snow gently falls,
And I think to myself,
Let’s deck the halls!

So, I gather the ribbon,
The garland and bows,
As I play those old carols,
My happiness grows.

Christmas is not cancelled
And neither is hope.
If we lean on each other,
I know we can cope ❤

[Happydays]

As you big softie

[oldbluefox]

Good title. Got me wondering where Happydays had been.

[Stephen]

To be fair I robbed it of Face Cloth

[Happydays]

Good title. Got me wondering where Happydays had been.

I wondered that as well as I haven't been doing much apart from wrapping presents and putting up the Christmas tree

[towny44]

Good title. Got me wondering where Happydays had been.

I wondered that as well as I haven't been doing much apart from wrapping presents and putting up the Christmas tree

Is your tree as big as the one at Highclere that we watched yesterday?

[Happydays]

No chance

[oldbluefox]

No chance

Wherever you've been, welcome back!!!

[Onelife]

We’ve got three Christmas trees this year…one in the kitchen, one in the lounge and one in the conservatory, two real one plastic., one 7ft, one 4ft and baby tree which is a mere 2ft tall.

[screwy]

Not bothering this year, still reeling from the loss of the father in law.

[Onelife]

Not bothering this year, still reeling from the loss of the father in law.

There’ll be thousands joining you Screwy

[Stephen]

We’ve got three Christmas trees this year…one in the kitchen, one in the lounge and one in the conservatory, two real one plastic., one 7ft, one 4ft and baby tree which is a mere 2ft tall.

Show off.

I bet the hen house has also got one

[Onelife]

We’ve got three Christmas trees this year…one in the kitchen, one in the lounge and one in the conservatory, two real one plastic., one 7ft, one 4ft and baby tree which is a mere 2ft tall.

Show off.

I bet the hen house has also got one

If my wife had her way they would as she thinks they are getting a little depressed having been confined to their coup and run due to the Bird flu restrictions.

Talking about showing off..... have I mentioned the fairy lights l have strung around the orchard? Beautiful!!!

[Jan Rosser]

Not bothering this year, still reeling from the loss of the father in law.

I have put up a tree - need a bit of cheer but I know what you mean - lost my husband on the 20th - 14 years ago and now my mother - thoughts are with you Screwy - take care xxx

[Manoverboard]

We have a 5 ft plastic tree with flashing lights in the Garden Room ( but with the curtains partly drawn across so we can't see it ) and a framed picture on the mantle over the fire place for when the telly is switched off, it has tasteful dancing coloured leds set into a village scene. A Christmas not to remember .... oh yes

[Stephen]

We have a 6ft cut tree in the lounge.

[cruisin_duo]

Not bothering this year, still reeling from the loss of the father in law.

So sorry to hear that.

[cruisin_duo]

I have put up a tree - need a bit of cheer but I know what you mean - lost my husband on the 20th - 14 years ago and now my mother - thoughts are with you Screwy - take care xxx

Sorry to hear this Jan. Thoughts are with anyone who has lost loved ones.

[screwy]

Not bothering this year, still reeling from the loss of the father in law.

I have put up a tree - need a bit of cheer but I know what you mean - lost my husband on the 20th - 14 years ago and now my mother - thoughts are with you Screwy - take care xxx

Thoughts with you this Xmas Jan. Xx

[screwy]

Not bothering this year, still reeling from the loss of the father in law.

So sorry to hear that.

Thank you.