Dear Editor,
The cancellation of the Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival caused me to write the song, COVID, You Mash Up De Party.
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Now, the cancellation of the Santa Parade and Christmas Haven caused me to write another song.
I would like to share the words if I may:
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Christmas time is here again,
This unusual year must end!
Santa’s sleigh for the parade, parked in the shop
School bells ring, no children sing
Church doors shut, no caroling
Festivals and merriment come to a stop.
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CHORUS
But, I’m not singing the Blues, No
I’m not singing the Blues,
I’m dressed in blue, but not the deepest hue
Cause I’m not singing the Blues
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Christmas time is here again,
This unusual year must end!
Maybe I’ll send out a Christmas card or two
That’s old fashion now you see,
Social Media, it must be
Stay at home, try the Zoom, not potluck vegie stew.
Christmas time is here again,
This unusual year must end!
Let’s still rejoice, hope, sing, and pray for Peace
Peace was sent, no price was spared,
Just believe the Light that’s shared
All this gloom, red, firerie Evil, soon will cease.
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Lynell Adams (a.k.a. UC the Clown), Maple Ridge
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