We have waited long in patience, Hoping against hope they are cool, But it has turned to pure impatience, When they treat us as if fools, And take our seeming calm compliance, As if a tacit, if dumb, approval, When it is a menacing angry quiet, Merely awaiting their removal.

It is criminal to deliberately lie, To those who trusted you their future, To take away their blue skies, To leave a wound without a suture, To paint a glorious valhalla sunset, After an epic adventure so exciting, To promise that we will all get, Whatever we would take delight in, To prey even on our very dreams, And whisper they can be fulfilled, Telling us to trust in what it seems, To partake in what is billed, And weave a talismanic illusion, Wrapped in candy floss by elves, Which has now slipped into confusion, As we slowly realised ourselves, That reality is as it always was, But while we were in there dreaming, He was trying to make Himself a God, He was lying and He was scheming, Thankfully now we are awakening, Whilst He is into disintegration, We will have to try to rebuild, What He has left us of our nation, The cruelty is in fostering, Of a future in a golden land, He has ruined via his posturing, He has trampled on our plans He had promised us Houdini like, A miraculous escape from strife, But after great illusionist, Life here is still life.

Merriment There are important milestones in life; be sure to celebrate them. So much of time we forget to see how far we have come. Celebrate your seasonal accomplishments, even if they seem miniscule. If holiday calendar is too cramped, schedule a recognition ceremony for New Year, be it a promotion, a raise, an award, an anniversary, etc.  Pulitzer prizewinner Thornton Wilder said “My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate--that's my philosophy.”  While you’re at it, pamper yourself, too, by soaking in a fragrant bath, getting enough sleep, and taking brisk walks in winter air to help your body secrete brain chemicals that counteract “Grinch” situations. Give Something Back Contrary to popular belief, you can take it with you!  Not gold, frankincense, or myrrh, but years of learning and experience that are called wisdom! Ponder knowledge you hold from which someone else can benefit. How can you extend yourself for good of others?  Is there someone you can mentor?  The “Season of Giving” is an especially appropriate time to share your time and talents, or make a firm commitment to do so right after holidays.