A poem about last minute shopping and Christmas memories

My shopping has just started! 

Every year I think it would be cathartic 

Realisation dawns as I blur into the crowd, 

Reigniting memories under a shroud, 

Youthful episodes return me home.

Childhood days filled with anticipation 

Hour by hour building with elation 

Relatives, family and friends gather 

Inspiring joy, laughter and chatter 

Sewing stronger bonds with one another 

Together brings out our true colour  

Making the world seem whole 

As I return to remember my goal 

Sparks renew my shopping desire. 


– Jason Lau