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  Christmas Night The savoury scent of maple syrup on fluffy pancakes with hot cups of Milo, coffee, tea  deliciously indulged for supper. We sit curled up with cushions and plushies in front of the  telly. Laughter bubbles at humorous scenes of “Little Shop of Horrors”. Heads bob with  grooving dance movements at catchy 80’s tunes. Little Waffle sleeps beside the couch on  her layers of cushy dog towels. Peace resounds in  the comfort of our cozy living room and  each other’s presence with our daily little routine. After all,  it’s  a holiday so time is on  everyone’s hand to spend with each other. This is a typical Christmas night  in my household. Every mall’s center court is extravagantly decorated. Tall trees tower with ornaments of candy canes,  golden bells, pretty angels, ball ornaments, you name it. Beautiful stars are put to finish the top distinct  to each tree’s accessorized theme. Wreaths of green and red are ...

  The best Christmas present (tercet) Yet again Christmas is passing by, Giving me another reason to cry, These bitter tears can never seem to dry.   It’s gut-wrenching being such a burden, Having to fight anxiety like the Battle of Verdun, My life is like a film directed by Tim Burton.   Though these eerie days may be cold, An inevitable forthcoming was foretold, About a release from this burning chokehold.   I would have a bright glow like fluorescence, Without downing another antidepressant, Happiness would be the best Christmas present. Written by, Rick Chong🎁 Asst. Head of StudentInk