Birthday Card At Christmas

Got a birthday card at Christmas It made me think of Jesus Christ It said, "I love you" in small letters I simply had to read it twice Wood smoke curled from blackened chimneys The smell of frost was in the air Pole star hovered in the blackness I looked again: it wasn't there People have showered me with presents While their minds were fixed on other things Sleigh bells, bearded red suit uncles Pointy trees and angel wings I am the shadow in your Christmas I am the corner of your smile Perfunctory in celebration You offer content but no style That little baby Jesus He got a birthday card or three Gold trinkets and cheap frankincense Some penny baubles for his tree Have some time off for good behaviour Forty days, give or take a few Hey there, sweet baby Jesus Let's share a birthday card with you