That time again when
people go nuts
Spending what they don’t
have to keep mouths shut
To see happy faces
all around
And to be allowed to
act like the crazy clown
People barge you
in the streets
No season of goodwill
with many you meet
Just angry, stressed faces
everywhere you look
Oh for a fireside, drink
and a good book
When the day comes
a few hours it lasts
All that stress gone
happened so fast
As the turkey still
resides in the oven or fridge
This day you wouldn’t
really want to miss
Back to work for some
the day after
As time spent with family
and friends with their laughter
Disappears in the mists
of time
And another year to wait
for chaos and merry nights
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Darren Greenidge
I'm a thinker, listener, a "question's pretty much everything" type of person. A seeker of knowledge, always restless, yet seeks the calm in life.
I love writing in all forms and am in the process of completing a number of ongoing projects. I love the craft of writing and the possibilities it holds. A magic carpet through the mind. I love pretty much all creative arts, music, film and theatre the leading ones.
Born in Hertfordshire in England, my family Irish, Welsh and English, I currently reside in Edinburgh, in Scotland. I'm drawn to coastal and mountain regions where I like to go to think and draw inspiration from. Ireland is a place that's dear to me, and I try to get back to see family and friends as much as possible.
My interests are wide and broad, too many to mention here, but history, archaeology, criminology, music and film are just some of those things I love.
I hope you enjoy my ramblings on here as that's what they are really. I'll let my fingers do the ''talking...''
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Caliburnus Rises 
This is true, especally about spending what you don’t have. I wish it could change so it becomes more than spending just for the sake of it. Though, I have to admit, it is good for the economy.
Yeah, it’s much needed for the economy, especially when you see shops closing everywhere. It’s the chaos, stress and the rudeness of the lead up to Christmas that drives me insane all for one day really but yeah, it can be worth it.