As December Approaches…

Thanksgiving Day 
Has bitten the dust,
Like the turkey, 
It's long goner.
I hope your celebtration 
Was robust. 
Unlike the Bear game. 
What a yawner!

Did you shop 
Black Friday's deals
With the crowds, 
The lines, the frenzy?
Or wait for Cyber 
Monday's steals,
To see what you 
Could then see?

But if you can, 
Please do some good
It's Giving Tuesday 
Don't forget it.
There are those with need, 
Right in your 'hood
If you have much, 
Be sure to spread it.

And when the calendar turns 
To December chill,
To the coldest 
Chitown season.
While snow piles up 
On your window sill
Just remember 
While your freezin'.

That Christmas trees 
And Hannukah lights
Santa Clauses 
And bright Menorahs
Will warm even the iciest 
Winter nights
For frigid senoritas 
And senoras.

So to my dear friends 
Who enjoy a good rhyme
Whether our friendship is old 
Or is newish.
May the upcoming month 
Bring a wonderful time
Be you Christian 
Or if  be you Jewish.

Or if it's some other faith 
You celebrate
I do hope that 
The holiday spirit.
Will bring you great joy 
And banish all hate
Peace in your heart, 
Whenever you hear it.