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.
Tittu
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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.
Friendship, you totally named the irony right at the center…celebration and holiday greetings don't need authoritative permission. Thank you for seeing it so clearly, dearest friend. 🧤🎄🩸🙏
Good write, Tristan. Happy holidays.
Thank you, Jerry, Much appreciated, my friend! 🧤🎄🩸🙏
Satire on something that needs that and a bit more as well. Nicely said Tristan
Indeed. Thank you for seeing it clearly, my friend. Much appreciated, as always. 🧤🎄🩸🙏
Most welcome Tristan
Good write Glug, erm, Tristan. lol.
Thank you Orchi! As I said elsewhere, this one's got Ol' Tom fiercely knitting, and not just gloves, if you know what i mean? 🤣
How difficult was it to obtain a blessing (subclass terminology), Tristan? I feel hesitant now to use the term ‘Festive Season’ without the proper authority….
(You will know I enjoyed this fun write..!)
LOL! Hard? 😅 Hard hearing Agent Orange Menace claim it, that's about where the difficulty sits. Utter ridiculousness, Dave, But, you and I are more than well aware of that! But hey, he really adds the orange zest to the fruit cake, no? 🤣 Thanks again, Dave. I truly appreciate your humor, thoughts, and am glad you enjoyed, my friend! Don't forget your glove now. It's a sticky situation! 😜
Three days now to eat the cake..........evidently !
Might need them if so sticky......
Still too scarred to try and say it, even in my head. LOL... It's been a rude awakening. Power poem here, Tittu. 🕊️🙏
LOL! I know, right?!?! Thank you, my dear friend! Glad it delivered!🧤🎄🩸🙏
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