Christ Must Be a Jolly Good Fellow

Christ mas be a jolly good fellow

(Christ Must Be a Jolly Good Fellow)

written by: Amarachi Igbokwe

“The first Noel”
Perches on my subconscious
like a patridge on a pear tree.
We gather round the Christmas tree,
Sharing warm smiles and green lights.
Silent night,
Yet the carol bells ring out bright,
It’s not a silent night.
Thump thump on the roof,
Ol’ Santa comes bearing gifts,
Five golden rings.

Ol’ Santa comes bearing gifts,
With jolly laughter and hearty sniffs.
Rudolph the reindeer, ever so cute,
Chortles and snorts with a “Hee-hoof-hoot!”
Eight maids are milkmaids in our fantasy.
What did the maids milk?

Through the frosted window, 4 calling birds sing,
A carol of snowy bliss,
As they herald the 3 kings of orient;
Santa, snowman, and red-nosed reindeer.
Here, yuletide is a kingdom
That grows mistletoes
and poinsettias making their way into hearts and around hearths.

And I’m sitted here,
Wondering where the patridge went to,
on the last day of Chrismas.

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Amarachi Igbokwe

Igbokwe Amarachi is a Nigerian medical student who has a passion for writing. She writes evocatively in genres such as poetry, fiction and nonfiction. In her writing, she weaves together her Nigerian heritage and her experiences to create stories that are both compelling and thought-provoking. She is not afraid to tackle difficult or controversial topics, and her work often challenges readers to question their own assumptions and beliefs. While many of her stories are set in Nigeria, she also explores universal themes that resonate with readers from all backgrounds. Through her words, she invites readers to explore different cultures, to learn from the experiences of others, and to gain a new perspective on the world around them.

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