About the Poem

It's a cross between a Halloween and a Christmas poem and its a poem about being cross. Are you feeling double crossed by now? Or perhaps cross eyed?

Style

Rhyming poem

Length

8 lines

Key Stage

KS1, KS2, KS3

Author

Paul Curtis

Christmas Herald

The Christmas lights are up
The shops play Christmas tunes
The Santas are out in force
In their red and white platoons
Christmas goodies are on display
The best selections ever seen
Which sends the message out
That it’s nearly Halloween