‘Twas the day after Christmas
When all through the place
There were arguments and depression—
Even mom had a long face.

The stockings hung empty;
And the house was a mess.
The clothes didn't fit;
Dad was under stress.

The family was irritable;
The children were not pleased.
The instructions for the swing set
Were written in Chinese.

The bells no longer jingled;
And no carolers came around.
The sink was stacked with dishes;
And the tree was turning brown.

The stores were full of people
Returning things that failed.
And shoppers were discouraged;
Earlier purchases were now on sale.

‘Twas the day after Christmas;
Joy had disappeared.
The only hope on the horizon
Were Bowl games on New Year's.

Welcome to worship on the day after Christmas. The malls may be busy today, but we need no over…