FIRE DOG

There's something very special
about the time of year
when Christmas wraps around us
with end December cheer.
The hardest heart may soften
the cold perhaps to warm
and for a fleeting moment
there's shelter from the storm.
Children stir in slumber
their hopes beneath the green
and will they won't they contemplate
the presents of their dream.
The kitchen smells of roasting
of spice and heat and sprout
the family kiss each other
or brush a festive pout.
The Queen comes on the tele
and with reverence we hear
how well she reigned all over us
and next her Diamond Year.
The fire dog sits and takes it in
enjoys the extra food
she too is feeling Christmassy
or maybe that's our mood.
Does it really matter
if only for one day
we maybe think of some else
some other different way.
If inner true contentment
can find in you a place
on Christmas Day may you be
full of season's grace.