Poem for Sunday: Christmas is Coming …

by Nick Graham

Black Friday: fighting over bargains

Christmas is coming, so buy ‘til you drop

Please spend a grand in your local shop

If you haven’t got a grand,

A monkey* will do,

If you haven’t got a monkey

- Black Friday’s for you.

Christmas is coming, the pressure’s getting stronger

Don’t resist the urge, just go and visit Wonga

Though huge lists come to you

And buying makes you blue

Rejoice and keep on shopping

- Black Friday’s nearly due.

Christmas is coming, your patience wearing thin,

Watching TV ads to let you know what’s ‘in’

Or maybe spare a thought

For things that can’t be bought

And swap Black Friday’s frenzy

For the message Christmas taught.

* A monkey equals £500 for those not acquainted with Cockney slang!