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It is now that time of year again when people start feeling festive Kids write lists of pricey toys making parents feel apprehensive Computer games and the latest phones, usually top their list Enticing adverts on tea time television, make it harder to resist. With rising costs many people, are struggling to make ends meet Pricey toys parents would love to buy, but they still have to eat ! How do you explain to your kids about food banks and poverty? In the background loan sharks lurk, rubbing their hands with glee. Many succumb and take out loans getting heavily into debt They purchase goods on the never- never until payments are met All of this for just one day in the year, then months of misery Then they try to keep the wolf from the door but fear insolvency. So, try and explain to your kids that things may be different this year And you don't have to be a millionaire to spread some joy and cheer There are many ways to show your love and it won't cost you a dime Be that shining light every day of the year and not just Christmas time. But spare a thought for the less fortunate who are a lot worse off than you The homeless, those caught up in wars, sadly there's nothing you can do And as you sit down this Christmas day with your children's faces aglow You might not realise this fact right now but you are richer than you know. Because your family mean everything to you, they bring you so much cheer They are more precious than silver or gold also friends you hold most dear But remember this you're not on your own and we're all in this together Try and look on the bright side of life and remember things will get better. Written 6th November 2022.
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