Christmas 2020

In lieu of cards this year, we humbly offer this bit of verse. Yes – we – Jim helped, too.

With apologies to Clement Clark Moore.

Twas only days before Christmas in the year 2020,
The people all knew there was COVID aplenty.

Stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
Since before Halloween, with no treats to share.

The children were antsy in their kitchen classroom,
And tried to learn fractions from a teacher on Zoom.

The carriers weren't wanting any more mail to tote,
Too tired from delivering all that stuff for the vote.

Jim in his bandana and I in my mask, 
Tried to decide if we're up for the task -

Of celebrating Christmas with joy in our hearts,
Even if we're at home - stuck in these parts;

COVID hit our family in a cold Northern state,
We await quarantines to discover their fate.

We're tired and depressed from just staying at home.
We're ready to travel - the wide world to roam.

More rapid than cheetahs this year's woes came, 
With jeering and sadness I call them by name.

First COVID, Then Shutdowns, Then Fraud and Jobs Lost,
And the media just rants through it all - without any cost.

I can't deal with this nonsense even one moment more, 
It's made me forget what this season is for;

A babe in a manger who became our True Hope -
A Savior to guide us, to help us to cope.

A shining Light for us all, especially now,
Showing Christ's precious love to each one somehow.

So wherever you're found on this Christmas day,
From deep in our hearts we wanted to say:

God Bless, Merry Christmas, Raise up some cheer,
A toast for you all, "To a No COVID New Year!"

From Kim and Jim

17 thoughts on “Christmas 2020”

  1. Kim and Jim, your Christmas composition captured the year creatively, and as we say goodbye to what I thought was going to be a very good year (nice round number), I’m thankful for all that’s been good about the year. Your friendship is on the list!
    Wishing you a happy new year!
    Angela

  3. Hello dear friends,
    Your talents continue to amaze us! Wishing you a very blessed Christmas this year.i am so thankful for you guys😘
    Love you both,
    Beverly

  4. You nailed it, kids. Great poem. We’ve been through quarantines and testing, with no sign of infection, but “with an abundance of caution” (learning to hate that phrase) we shut down. Now we’re working our way back to eating in the dining room one of these days, looking forward to vaccinations. But I know it’s Christmas time: I heard on Facebook – Bing Crosby singing White Christmas. That does it for me. And Monday we’re going on our bus to see Christmas lights. Ho-Ho-HO. Enjoy the holidays the best you can. And stay safe.

  8. Thanks for the Christmas cheer! It is always nice the hear from you. All of my Holiday messages, like this one, will be electronic. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

  9. Merry Christmas and God BLESS you! Poetry -and truth- at its finest! We will get through this because our God is greater than any storm we face!

  11. Your talent is never ending. Happy belated birthday. And Merry Christmas…a tad early.

  13. This is fabulous. You two are just amazing. I am so blessed. Your friendship is better than gold and more precious to me than silver. Merry Christmas dearest friends.🙏🏻😇🎄🌟. Oh and have a blessed 2021🎇🎆✨🙏🏻 (I figured I’d bless the whole year so we get started off right)

  15. Thank you Kim and Jim for this wonderful message. I hope you and all the Schnepper girls have a very wonderful Christmas and a New Year filled with a abundance of good health and happiness. The year of 2021 will be a better year for all of us.

  16. Merry Christmas to you both. We love and miss you! Jesus IS the reason for the season ❤

  17. You two are quite the poets! I understand your sentiment! Miss you! Stay safe and be well. 2021 has to be better!❤️

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