'SWEATER'

In lands where winter heralds Christmas,

warmth is prized and sought.

When gifts are given,

clothing that provides this boon are bought.

 

A sweater (also: jumper)

shields one’s torso from the chill.

A clever never-shiver garment,

wool or cotton twill.

 

In countries where the Jolly Season’s

summer (hotter, wetter)

Santa, in his thick red suit,

becomes the only sweater.