Christmas Carol

They called me Carol.
I was born on
Christmas Day.
Not original
but better than
Holly.

They found me
on the doorstep.
Wrapped up
in a sweatshirt.
Stuffed in a plastic bag.
Kept me warm enough.

I’ve been on a few
doorsteps since me.
Got through a few
plastic bags,
newspapers too.
Don’t read ‘em.

Got a sleeping bag now
So I’m OK
like
swaddled innit?