Salmon in a plastic film, as it swims
Through Scottish lochs in icy schools,
Followed up with chocolate fingers
Smeared around excited mouths that lick at lips.
Even the cat has something special
Served inside his silver bowl, a festive mousse
All dished out when humans eat.
We have turkey stuffed with sage,
Potatoes piled with gravy boats that sailed the seas
As we reach heaven on boards of cheese
That float until the cracker snaps
And all that’s left is cold sweet meats
To fill our bread for days to come
With cranberry sauce and stuffing balls.
The point of Christmas is the food,
Putting us into that festive mood.
I’m all about the Christmas food! Since I stopped drinking four years ago, the food has become the most important part of the day (aside from family, obviously).
I love everything from the meats to the potatoes, the pigs in blankets to the yule logs, the salmon breakfast to the posh biscuits. I adore every part of it. And I feel like it’s a necessary part of my day to stop me drinking.
Christmas can be hard, especially if you are sober and everyone around you is drinking. You need to hang onto every good thing you can to stop yourself from touching the stuff.
But I’ve done it four times now and I know that anyone who is struggling can do it too. Even if you haven’t had issues with alcohol, I do hope you have the best Christmas ever and really enjoy that meal.
Tuck in,
Rachel xx
Margot Kinberg
Ooh, it all looks so delicious! And I’m happy for you that you’re using your energy and focus for positive things, like family time and excellent food. That’s the sort of thing memories are made of, in my opinion.
patientandkindlove
Without a doubt. Pigs in blankets can make everything better!
clcouch123
Once again, I’m learning from the detail as well as being engaged by it. I hope you’ve been having a good and tasty Christmas day!
patientandkindlove
It was lovely, thank you. I hope you had a wonderful day too!
Susan Canganelli
Hope that you have a happy and delicious Christmas day!🙂
patientandkindlove
I did and I hope that you did too!
crispina kemp
Particularly difficult at this time of year. It’s the only time I do drink. But it loosens the emotions, and at such an emotional time,, I do question the wisdom of indulging
patientandkindlove
It always was difficult to not slip into that self pitying mode. It is very easy to do at this time of year. It’s nice to remember everything too.
crispina kemp
Oh yes. Remember the bad times, don’t sweep them away. For by them you can see how much better you are today
rajanisingh885721172
Merry Christmas 🎄
patientandkindlove
Merry Christmas to you too!