It is all too easy at this time of year to take everything too seriously and stress about things that really aren't worth it. So you forgot to buy the sprouts–who cares? The cat wrecked the Christmas tree.: it isn't a disaster. In future years it will be one of the fond memories you share.
To lighten the mood, and in the spirit of seasonal silliness, here are a couple of pieces to make you groan or laugh. They aren't perfect, but that's Christmas for you. Relax and enjoy it.

Inspired by Baldric...



Stir, stir, stir, stir,

Stir, stir, stir, stir,

Stir, stir and stir some more.

Making pudding's such a bore.

Is it worth it? That's the question.

Or will it give us indigestion?

There are so many things to eat,

But Christmas pud's our favourite treat,

So on the whole we would prefer

To have our pud and stir, stir, stir.


O, To Be a Bauble


I'd like to be a bauble

And hang upon the tree.

With golden bows and glitter

I'd sparkle prettily.


I could have been a fairy,

But I'm sure you would agree

That having a branch stuck up your 'frock'

Isn't sitting comfortably!

Hopefully, I'll write something less silly in the new year. In the meantime, you can treat yourself to something more sensible by visiting the Smashwords End of Year sale and downloading Discord's Child and Artists & Liars FREE until 1st January at http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/ksdearsley


All good wishes, 

Karla