Panoramic decorations

[Keith]

The spinning orb reflects a relaxation room,
dads in his favorite chair sleep will come soon,
mums in the kitchen with carcass and clutter
a festive table cloth, wine gravy and butter.

Crackers pulled and bellies popped,
karaoke crooner thankfully stopped,
dining room chairs needed to lounge,
tired out fairies turn tears into frowns.

Peanut nibble bowls, empty after eights
uncles slipped out again, pub with his mates.
Granddad’s asleep still wearing his hat,
the one from his cracker, not the flat cap.

Presents in piles with paper just thrown,
dog stretched out full and starting to moan,
accordion accompaniment, everyone sings,
these are a few of my favorite things.

[arbil_poieo]

The end made me think of The Sound of Music, I love that movie. This was a good playful holiday poem. I like the panoramic movement from person to person, with a good sense of capturing their Christmas after dinner. I like the unsubtle humor to this. I really have nothing to add to this other than I enjoyed reading this.

[travelpoet234]

I think this is great, so simple yet effective it captures the modern day Christmas yet still echos the memories of Years gone by.

[cidermaid]

Thanks TOMH,
you wrote a poem for me!...wanted to write something fun and festive..but no time.
This was a lovely post dinner snapshot. I apreciated the loving, yet gently humorous slant in this one.

[Keith]

Thanks for your comments, much appreciated.
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays
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