Christmas Fears. Poem by Tom Allport

Part One of reply - I agree with how difficult this economy is on the poor and the lower middle class and even on the medium wage earners. But there are ways to have a merry Christmas - -

I totally empathize, Tom. You've done a masterful job. And what makes matters even worse: minimum wage goes up and goods and services have gone up by a WHOPPNG 20%! 20%! ! ! ! ! We were better off at the former wage! ! !

Sad indeed, and disgraceful, as you say. I love Susan's idea of 'find the present'. I wish I had known about that when my kids were little.

Christ, as cheer goes year after year and we feel Christmas tears. This is thought provoking as well very thoughtful poem. For awareness you have written a nice poem of course. Amazing sharing is done really.10

An interesting poem that conveys social awareness on the plight of people in dire need of assistance. Great write.10

Part 2 of reply- by making presents- cooking treats- -celebrating the true meaning of Christmas- -enjoying the lights and decorations- - warm loving family times- - and my secret for extending the unwrapping of presents and thus making it seem like my girls got more- -hide their presents and give them slips of paper with clues written down that will eventually lead them to their presents! My girls are grown up now and they still want to play find the present! ! !