Christmas in Peru

On Christmas Eve in Peru we danced

As the Latin rhythms advanced

On the patio we drank and laughed

Our spirit was enhanced

More than twenty people around

Everyone felt close in the crowd

The music was loud and clear
So were the fireworks quite near

We started the buffet then

Twenty after eleven
We had turkey and pork
And many things on the fork

No dessert, coffee or tea
But many delicious things to eat

You should've heard the scream and joy
When the clock stroke twelve, oh boy
"Feliz Navidad" everyone would say
Men were hugged in a manly way

Women were kissed on the cheek
Each person separately would greet

Then a prayer was said out loud

And presents were shared in the crowd

Christmas peace was internal

Shouting and screaming were external

That Christmas was quite a sight

We danced until two at night

That Christmas was different
It was more than excellent