Holiday Thoughts
My calendar tells me it’s that time of year
When thoughts turn to giving and other forms of good cheer
The daily news is not pretty and the economies a mess
Many people are hurting and in financial distress
For those of us lucky enough to be warm and cozy
It’s not easy to celebrate as if everything were rosy
Some say those less fortunate are just lazy and don’t want to work
But in my opinion that’s nonsense, it’s not a job that they shirk
For if the jobs just aren’t there what should be their final course
Move overseas to the countries where the jobs have been outsourced?
The answers aren’t simple as I would never imply
We need cooperation in Congress not an eye for an eye
But alas it seems that consensus is far out of reach
Because political party loyalty is all that they preach
So I guess the jobs are lost forever as the rich rake in more cash
And the politicians provide them more tax breaks while social security they slash
But fear not good citizens all may not really be lost
We still have our smiles and should preserve them at any cost
For its holiday time; not the time to openly misbehave
We still live in the land of the free and the home of the brave
Here’s hoping the New Year may provide a change in direction
If not for God’s sake cast your vote accordingly at the next general election.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
©Copyright Charlie Gragg December 3, 2010
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