Humour

The Gifts 
 
You asked me why we offer gifts 
To family and friends 
There might be many reasons and 
Our motive all depends 
For instance, I’m no Christian 
Though I was raised to be 
I can’t pretend to be a king 
Of their Nativity 
 
But though I ceased believing 
I am not inclined to stop 
For Christmas is the time of year 
A woman loves to shop 
I’d never bother all year round 
If it was up to me 
But armed with lists I can’t resist 
That present buying spree 
 
And oh the fun of wrappings gifts 
Then labelling them with care 
The coloured bows, I’ve tons of those 
If you would like to share 
If I must pick one reason for 
This custom, to explain: 
It saves good wives from boredom 
So they do not go insane