Traditional Christmas lights are back in Darlington
By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net
Twas the first day of December, when all through the Square,
Not an angel was flying, nor tree shining fair
Wreaths and garland were hung by the lampposts with care,
Blue lights changed to red by elves who’d been there.
When out on the street there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my computer to see what was the matter!
Away to my window I flew like a flash,
To the News & Press door I ran in a dash
Sun hit the form on the blue sky above,
A vintage tree shone from a pole, white as a dove!
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a City truck, piled with angels and trees from yesteryear.
City of Darlington workers, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment t’was the spirit of St Nick.
More rapid than eagles city-folk had worked with passion,
And they whistled, and worked, and restrung lights to new fashion!
Merry Christmas to all, the angels and trees will shine bright tonight!