Countdown

Rain

Hail

Sleet

Snow

It's only October.

Hat

Gloves

Warm

Coat

It's well into Winter.

It's dark at 7 a.m.

It's going dark at 3

Trying to write a Christmas list

While I eat my tea.

Cards

Tape

Giftwrap

Don't forget the booze!

Mum

Dad

Little sis

Old friends and new.

There's Hallowe'en and

Bonfire Night,

Last minute sales.

When's the last posting date

For sending things to Wales?

Snow

Chains

New

Tyres

Need more antifreeze.

Lights

Checked

Battery

Charged

And de-icer please!

Must get the car right

For driving in snow.

We'll just get the one lot

In January, you know.

Think

I've

Got

Everything

Bought a new tree.

Baubles

Tinsel

Looks good to me!

House all decorated

With carols to hear.

I'll just about get over it

Ready for next year!