The sentiments expressed in this poem will resonate with people all over the country. One young Irish woman decided to put her feelings regarding the Irish water tax into words and it makes for powerful reading. Nicola King penned 'The March Before Christmas' outlining her stance on the controversial charges. The poem details her journey to partake in the protests outside Dáil Eireann. King uploaded the piece onto her personal Twitter and the post has spread online. The March Before Christmas.  ’Twas the march before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse, The occupants were travelling, all Dublin bound, The mission for all, was the Dáil to surround. The mothers, the fathers, their sons and their daughter, Were sending a message to that damned Irish Water! “We can’t pay, we won’t pay! Our water’s a right! This Nation will put up a hell of a fight!” They chanted and sang, what a sight to behold, They cared not for rain, they cared not for cold, And Kenny, and Burton in their Ivory towers, Could not mistake the sound of Irish People Power! Hundreds of thousands came to Dublin that day! The message was clear - “We will not Pay! Abolish the charge!” They called one and all, As they sang and surround the walls of the Dáil. They marched home again, all tired but delighted For spirits were lifted and People United! But I heard them exclaim, as they drove out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all and free Water’s a Right!” A huge thank you to Nicola's sister Naomi for sending us this via email.