Jonock's Blog : A Poem for our Season

Some do not believe in creation,
Nor participate in its celebration.
Religion we don't share,
For these activities we don't care.
Then why in this festive time of the year,
Did this message appear?
This message arrives for other reasons,
It is pure chance it arrives in this season.
This evening on the news I did hear,
Thousands more layoffs are very near.
Things came to mind of past times and places,
Terrible times filled with starving faces.
Back in that day when our spirits were low,
The government built dams to control water flow.
The real purpose of course was new jobs creation,
Those actions of government help save the nation.
These memories come to mind as Christmas draws near,
Now the government says no worry new plan starts next year.
Building new infrastructure will be the saving grace,
New schools, roads and bridges built every place.
The plan helps iron and trades recover.
But leaves the accountants and professionals to suffer.
I wish you a joyous Christmas day filled with presents so fond
But the new plan please ponder as you travel hither and yond
May your new year be prosperous and peaceful,
And filled with winners with no equals.
Climbing the leader board leaving joejustjoe right out of sight,
Have great holidays and to all good night.