More Christmas Poems

Paul Curtis' Christmas poetry concludes with a selection poems which range widely in terms of style and subject matter and intermingle love, death and shopping.

The Not So Great War

A poem about the brief interlude of calm that Christmas provided that the soldiers fighting on the front during the First World War.

Brief Encounter

A perhaps inappropriate name, as Brief Encounter is a long, languid Christmas love poem with echoes of the film of the same name.

Harbinger Of Yule

A light poem about the period running up to Christmas.

Christmas Shocking

A humourous poem about the annual ritual which is the 'big Christmas shop'.

Time For Christmas

Warm wishes to the world are offered at this short Christmas poem.

Seasons Greetings

A longer, and wholly socially inclusive, poetic festive greeting.

Kids Don’t Understand Christmas

A poem about all behind-the-scenes activity which goes on to ensure that children have a wonderful Christmas and the rewards that this brings.

A poem about the many different ways used to wish others 'Happy Christmas' around the globe, which concludes with a funny/serious admonition against using that dreadful, politically correct Americanism which passes for a Christmas greeting.