Did you know
We can now say
Christmas?—
Permission granted
From below
The pearly white gates,
In the fantasy-white throne room—
White House dripping
In its own sticky
White love.
Please,
Wear a glove.
Poet’s Note:
Happy Holidays all! 😏
© 2025 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, December 19, 2025.
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Author:
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Welcome home, my friend.❤️The poem presents a satirical commentary on the commercialization and politicization of Christmas, juxtaposing the joyous holiday with a critique of authority and power, symbolized by the White House. The "permission granted" suggests a sense of irony, implying that the celebration of Christmas is now subject to approval from a higher, possibly oppressive power. The poem also touches on themes of consumerism and the superficiality of love and happiness during the holiday season.
Good write, Tristan. Happy holidays.
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