Christmas Is Here
by Chinyere Nwosu
With much hope for the morrow
We start each year trending
Many resolve to make it better
Tossed and carried by the affairs
Like the high waves that strike
The rocks by the shores of the Atlantic
We sway, striving for balance.
We count the first quarter,
And hope it goes faster,
The Easter and fool’s day in April
Hum the tune – the year is running.
We buy skating shoes
To beat the marathon
But this race is a relay. Where does the baton go?
The summer with sun tanning,
Holidays and the beach
Soon all will pass, leaving little trace
Sometimes, just a Nike shoe
We long for what comes next
To me and my people,
The new yam is ripe.
The farmers light the fire,
The porridge is done.
Never forget the relay is still on
Just that each of us still holds the baton,
We each have one, only the times change,
And when it seems we are about to faint,
We hear the music.
The whistle of the wind
The chill in the air
The fog that marks the dawn
Yes! It smells and fills the air with its sweet aroma.
Christmas is here,
We made it to the finish line.
Christmas has come. We sing in high spirit
Forget your fears, your cares, and your pains
Share in the love the season brings,
Place your gifts in the tray and let them go,
Bless others in need and brighten their day.
Christmas is here,
A time to give, a time to share,
Be grateful for the year, and hold on to your baton.
The race is still on,
This season is done.
Remember, the yuletide brings the end and beginning in one.
Cherish your wins. Be strong for the next year
Christmas is here,
A time of laughter and love.
Share in all it brings.
