(The song playing is ... the Elf's Lament.. words at the end of this page)

I honestly don't know where to begin...

2004 was no improvement on 2003, I sometimes wonder if prayers
are enough to change the world.

2004 saw another year of bushfires, earthquakes, tornados...
famine, war and the loss of precious young lives....
acts of terrorism, in general... hate for our fellow man.

It will take many miracles to get the people of this planet
to unite for the benefit of all.

I pray that in 2005 we see some improvement in
human relationships... somewhere in the world.
All we need is for someone to start... the rest might follow.

I pray, my friends, that you have a fruitful and healthy 2005
and that I find the time to stay in contact more often.

For those of you who have lost loved ones this year...
just know that they are watching over you...
they've not gone far.


May God Bless And Keep Each And Everyone Of You Safe








"Elf's Lament"
From the "Barenaked Holiday Album"
(feat. Michael Buble)
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I'm a man of reason, and they say "'Tis the season to be jolly"
But it's folly when you volley for position

Never in existence has there been such a resistance
To ideas meant to free us
If you could see us, then you'd listen

Toiling through the ages, making toys on garnished wages
There's no union
We're only through when we outdo the competition

I make toys, but I've got aspirations
Make some noise
Use your imagination
Girls and boys, before you wish for what you wish for
There's a list for who's been
Naughty or nice, but consider the price to an elf

A full indentured servitude can reflect on one's attitude
But that silly red hat just makes the fat man look outrageous

Absurd though it may seem, you know, I've heard there's even been illegal doping
And though we're coping, I just hope it's not contagious

You try to start a movement, and you think you see improvement
But when thrown into the moment, we just don't seem so courageous

I make toys, but I've got aspirations
Make some noise
Use your imagination
Girls and boys, before you wish for what you wish for
There's a list for who's been
Naughty or nice, but consider the price to an elf

You look at yourself
You're an elf
And the shelf is just filled with disappointing memories
Trends come and go, and your friends wanna know why you aren't just happy making crappy little gizmos
Every kid knows they'll just throw this stuff away

We're used to repetition, so we drew up a petition
We, the undersigned, feel undermined
Let's redefine "employment"

We know that we've got leverage, so we'll hand the fat man a beverage
And sit back while we attack the utter lack of our enjoyment

It may be tough to swallow, but our threats are far from hollow
He may thunder, but if he blunders, he may wonder where the toys went

I make toys, but I've got aspirations
Make some noise
Use your imagination
Girls and boys, before you wish for what you wish for
There's a list for who's been
Naughty or nice, but consider the price
Naughty or nice, but consider the price
Naughty or nice, but consider the price to an elf

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