‘Twas the Tenth Day of Christmas

Ten lords a-leaping
In such joyful festive mood.
To suggest over-imbibement
Would seem abundantly rude!

Rather a disguise for ten commandments
‘Oft displayed in halls dim and dour.
Together they express the Shalom,
Of joy that is meant to endure.

^{(c) Dennis Ryle January 2025}