It’s true, I’m too tired of this wrapped-up festive fuss

of the present buying;

the making sure it’s a ‘safe-buy�? whilst

choosing something 'individual',

and the wrapping up that must be done

artistically, to make the receiver

psychologically adore the present;

then there's the family parties;

the cringeworthy 'oh how you've grown'

and the constant questions:

What do you want to do when-you're-older?

How is the music playing?

Been on any school trips recently?

Well, for starters I don't want to still be stuck

fulfilling a ready-made role...

and I've not even mentioned the manners yet:

the constant 'may I help you with that, please?'

or the variations of 'what a lovely present, I've so wanted this for ages!'

(when it's something for someone about three years younger).

I'm too tired of this malarkey,

so please excuse my refutation;

it’s all grown old on me.