Christmas Sweater
written by: Clive Grewcock
There are few things in life
That make me feel better
Than the one time of year
I wear my thick Christmas sweater.
It makes me feel hot,
Sticky and sweaty.
That odorous mix
Of acrylic and wool,
There’s nothing about it
That makes me seem cool.
I wear it with pride.
Bright, jingly and stinkin’,
People look and imagine
“What were you thinkin’?”
I don’t care for your sarcasm,
Or your sniggering comments.
You can keep it inside,
Keep it all shtum.
I’ll wear it with pride,
Hand knit by my mum.
Clive Grewcock is a writer based in the Scottish Highlands with a particular interest in language and the way it can evoke a depth and emotion through creativity. "Poetry has a wonderful power in our world, not necessarily in a shouting way but also with subtlety and asking others to invest and bring something of themselves to the work. It is good to contemplate and consider through writing."
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