X'mas (Haiku) Poem by ATUL CHANDRA SARKAR

Happy times return,
The winter with its chill,
Snow, mist, fog and rain.

The trees dress snow-white,
Spruce, fir, pine don bells and lights,
Baubles, tinsels, star.

Cantatas, and hymns,
Carols, noels, and melody,
Wake up silent night.

Gift bringer, Santa,
Puts on white-red, cap and cloak,
Shoulders a gift sack.

He peeks through windows,
For socks of dreaming children,
To give them surprise.

The church bells resound,
Dulcet choirs kill drowsiness,
Lights dispel darkness.

Cakes, chocos, candies,
Truffles, tarts, cookies, dumplings,
Desserts, nuts, and fruits.

Turkey, chicken, duck,
Sausages, ham, bacon, pie,
Sizzle on salvers.

Wine, drinks, decoctions,
Soups, stews, broths, mousse, and puddings,
Sweet, sour all for you.

Invite friends and foes,
Be a visitor yourself,
Spread love and be loved.