Mamamontezz's Mental Rumpus Room

Christmas in Baghdad

I wrote this last year at Christmas time, and liked it so much that I thought I'd repost it. There just isn't much Christmas Spirit around the Manse Montezz this year, which makes it difficult to write about Christmas the way it really truly deseves.

So sit back, put your arm around your loved one, even if it's only in your minds eye or your soft, fleeting dreams, and enjoy your Christmas. And send a few tender thoughts overseas where there isn't much "Love and Joy" these days.

The snow flakes dance
In the cold winter air,
And people walk by
With nary a care,
Shopping for presents
For under the tree
The present I want
Won't be there for me.

I put my kisses in a little package,
And tied them with a ribbon soft and red.
I know that I could save them 'til you're with me,
But I'll hand them off to Santa Claus instead.
He'll take the little gift of all my kisses
And pack them in his regulation pack.
When he's gotten clearance through the No-Fly-Zone,
He'll visit every unit in Iraq.

I hope that Santa comes to visit you in Baghdad
And brings you all my love wrapped up in blue,
So on that chilly Christmas morn in Baghdad,
You'll know how much your family misses you.

I hold your picture up for little Billy.
He smiles and giggles when he sees your face.
He stretches out his tender little fingers,
And reaches for his daddy's strong embrace.
Your princess listens to your every letter.
I see her swell with pride at what you say
About the little children there in Baghdad,
And how their lives get better every day.

I hope that Santa comes to visit you in Baghdad
With presents from your little girl and boy,
So on that chilly Christmas morn in Baghdad
You share your little children's Christmas joy.

You're cold in the desert,
I'm warm in our home,
And although we miss you
It's you that's alone.
Please tell the Sentry
On duty tonight
To please watch for Santa
On his yearly flight.

I pray that Santa comes to visit you in Baghdad
And brings you all my love wrapped up in blue,
So on that chilly Christmas morn in Baghdad,
You'll know how much your family cares for you.

Merry Christmas, to all of our brave young men and women in Iraq, Afganistan, Korea, Yugoslavia, all the ships at sea and in dock, the many bases, forts, outposts, and naval stations at home and abroad. Merry Christmas to the people they love, and who love them in return.

And Merry Christmas to the Gentlemen of the USMC at Cherry Point, NC. Those of you who have read recently, even if you haven't commented, are welcome here any time. Don't worry about commenting. Just feel at home.