Brian Bilston: Ten Christmas Song Haikus

I

Boxing Day bargain,

yours for a giveaway price 

heart of George Michael.

II

Christmas, driving home.

Pop star motorist seen in

Rea-view mirror.

III 

No, I would not wish

for Christmas every day

but I think Roy Wood.

IV

Enid Blyton books

hang in stockings on the wall.

Bright Noddy holders.

V

Morrissey slaughters

that song by Jonah Lewie.

Stop the carvery.

VI

This year, all she wants

is to be shunned no longer -

Pariah Carey.

VII

Saw Mummy kissing

Santa Claus. So did Daddy.

Christmas of sadness.

VIII

November the First

and it's beginning to look

a lot like Christmas.

IX

Elton's long walk home,

lugging his tree behind him.

Schlep into Christmas.

X

New Yourk fairytale.

Brooklyn dentist fixes up

Shane McGowan's teeth.