CHRISTMAS WALKING!
O U R P A R A D I S E !
Christmas Day, we're happy walking
Kannaviou, at garage forking
Winery, no time to stop?
Reservoir lies at the top
Sun is shining, Yorkshire?... snowing!
Linear walk, we're "to-and-froing"
Lots of laughter, Enid rules
High up here, no swimming pools!
Talk of Black Dyke Mills, so soothing (Queensbury)
Think of tenor horn, so soothing
Climbing steeply, no one moans
And from Enid?... dulcet tones!
Super views, I feel I'm dreaming
Wonderland to me, it's seeming
Pass a donkey, herd of goats
Brings a lump to English throats!
Stop for lunch, a picnic, yummy
Lots of rumbling in my tummy
Sandwiches and "mincey pies"
See the joy in walkers' eyes!
Christmas, we say, is it really?
Walks like this we're doing daily
"Hark The Herald Angels Sing"
We all love "that carol-thing"!
Final climb and Enid's leading
She is one of toughest breeding!
First to reach our waiting cars
Lots of "Oohs" and lots of "Aahs"
Hallelu'ia, we're all healthy
Not particularly wealthy
Yet, we have the kindest friends
Sad when special day it ends! 25/12/2020 xxxx
THE PAFOS ANGEL!
C H R I S T M A S A N G E L
Fairy on the Christmas Tree
Really sexy,, called Mare-ee
'Keeps an eye on naughty Tom
Whisky ordered... Intercom!
Pafos saviour, presents makes
And a lot of "Chrissy cakes"
Watch out, Tom will eat them all
Christmas Time, he has a ball!
Drawing pictures, sketching too
Knitting mittens, all in blue
Paphiakos, Mary's sale
Many buying, never fail!
Sprinkles love around the place
Has a sleigh that's really ace
Has some help from Rufus Bear
B.T. too and Baloo Bear
Landing on UKCA
British bastion, they say
Selling Mary's knitting too
Modelled by, yes,... Dear Baloo!
What to do on Christmas Day?
For all poor folk she will pray
Giving lots of gifts away
Weather's fine, it must be May? (December!)
Andrew O', a brand new wig...
Really happy does a jig!
For the poet, book of rhymes
For the vicar, book on crimes! (really)
Christmas Angel, take a bow
Helping everyone somehow
Tom is really happy too
Whisky bottles... he's got two! 23/12/2020 For Mary Gelder xx
NAUGHTY SANTA
S A N T A ' S B A C K !
Santa's back, in Fleetwood bowling
We can see his balls, they're rolling!!
Sleigh is parked at Rossall Point
Head with Special Gin annoint!
'Needs a test...'Manchester flying
There's a queue, just hear him sighing
Takes the vaccine with his Gin...
"Staying sober is a sin!"
Naughty Santa, sleigh is swaying
For a careful landing praying!
Sleigh is crashing on a roof
Rudolf utters phrase uncouth! (Never!)
Coral Bay with Pete and Pinkie
'Has a wine before you "blinkie"!
Then a Brandy, Leon Beer
"Presents coming... never fear!"
Mario's and still he's drinking (Tala Square)
"Christmas soon...What are you thinking?"
Falling over, falls asleep
Soon enjoys his slumber deep!
Lots of parcels to deliver
Santa has a dodgy liver
Blue Cross Hospital for him
Christmas prospects rather grim?
Rufus helps the elves, amazing
Leave that Santa to his "grazing"!
All the presnts goung out
Naughty Santa gets a clout!
Christmas Day.. all children happy
Poorly Santa wears a nappy
In Gustoso's.. lots of cheer
Don't forget my Leon Beer! 07/12/2020 xxxx
We hope to see you all soon! xxxx
PROBLEMS FEW ?
T W E E T! T W E E T !
Robin tweeting on a branch
US friend lives in a ranch (Bob!)
Magpie chatters, blackbird sings
Raise a glass to "Nature's Kings"
Stop the hassle, peace and hug
As for us...The Travel Bug
Cyprus calling, curfew too?
Greetings to our "Walking Crew"!
Covid testing, soon we're free
Pretty Jay upon a tree
Sharon, Enid, lots of friends
Greetings now Dear Cleveleys sends!
Lapwing busy, Blue Tit too
These, we think, are "Nature's Crew"
Gulls now screeching... "GO AWAY!"
Dreaming of a Pafos day!
Leap upon an eagle's back
Rufus, sleeping in my 'sack
No more queueing, Customs' check....
Soon I'd be a nervous wreck!
Perfect landing, Pafos shore
"Ocean" swimming more and more
Mask now fitted, no more fear
'Cept when drinking Leon Beer! (Remove mask!)
Jumbo's calling, Santa's sleigh (Pafos Mall)
Shopping... It's a perfect day! (Really?)
Koili Hill, an "ocean view"
Ticks the list, with problems few!
Christmas dining, problems gone
Louise singing Christmas song (Louise Vreony!)
Yummy eating, raise a glass...
Hoping Covid soon will pass! Amen 06?12/2020 xxxx
THANK YOU, BILL!
C H R I S T M A S G R E E T I N G S !
Pollard Bill is sending Christmas Greetings
Bears are singing carols, smiling faces
Happy Prospect: Lots of Cyprus "meetings"
Quarantine and then with "walking aces"!
'Hope for Europe Deal is slowly fading
Large lorries queueing, Happy Dover Place?
Wellies on, across the Channel wading?
A Cyprus Life, we hope, at gentler pace?
Aat, our friend, a gin and tonic drinking
A sun-drenched terrace, Praise a wondrous Spain!
Not about the Town Hall, Blackpool, thinking?
Warm Winter woollies 'gainst the freezing rain!
We raise a Glass of Cheer to friends worldwide
Our love flows out from Blackpool with the tide! Thank you, B.P.
04/12/2020. xxxx
SOON BE XMAS!
"C H R I S T M A S C O M E S...!"
Christmas comes but once a year..
When it comes, 'brings wine and beer
Presents, noisy, crowded shops
Teddy bears and spinning tops
Special cards and Christmas trees
Hot mince pies and Earl Grey teas
Is this just what it means?
Christmas comes but once a year..
When it comes, for some... No cheer!
Lady bashed upon the head
Dearest Gladys, sadly dead
Poor man shiv'ring under tree
Rheumatism, swollen knee
Or rather... stable scenes?
Christmas comes but once a year
When it comes, 'brings orphan's tear
Father gone and mother dead
Lots of worries in the head
Largest bills, all warmth has gone
"Put another jumper on!"
No meat and only greens?
Christmas comes but once a year
When it comes, 'brings fright and fear
Racing cars still whizzing past
Scary, noisy panto' cast! ("Stage One")
Hunters shooting tiny bird
Blast from power station heard? (Cyprus history!)
So dreadful are such scenes!
Christmas comes but once a year
When it comes, brings Santa's deer
Loving hearts and lasting peace
World from wars and strife release!
Children dancing hand in hand
Happy faces... ev'ry land...
Yes, this is what it means! Updated from 2011...02/12/2020 xx