MERRY CHRISTMAS

Every year I try to write a poem or short story for the family and this year I've been kind of lax but while working around the house this morning, I started thinking and came up with a silly little version of Twas The Night Before Christmas.  So for all my family and friends, enjoy and may that big old boy in the red suit visit you.  And when you are finished opening your gifts, remember this day and the real reason we celebrate.  Light a candle and sing Happy Birthday to our savior, Jesus.

Twas The Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas

And all  through the house.

Not a creature was stirring as

The cat’s asleep all curled up with the catnip mouse.

The stockings were hung with care,

But with no chimney,

They hang from the back of the chair

Hoping Santa will fill them there.

The kids were in bed

With dreams of presents swirling in their heads.

Momma was in her flannels, and me in mine.

Were all comfy and fine.

Just as I lay down, I heard such a clatter,

I jumped out of bed to see what the heck was the matter.

I peeked out the window to see the lights all aglow,

And a big ole sleigh sitting out in the road.

There was no runners but big wheels that

Crunched the gravel below.

The reindeer were pawing and

Munching on dry grass as there was no snow.

I heard noises coming from downstairs,

So quietly I tiptoed down and avoided the squeaky stair.

I heard the back door open and close,

There was a man all dressed in red from head to toes.

I watched and I waited to see what he was going to do,

I noticed a sack with packages in red, green and blue.

He placed them under the tree,

Oh, I hope there is one for me.

I missed the bottom step and fell

Sprawling all over the floor.

The jolly old man with his rosy cheeks

And a belly that shook like a bowl full of jelly

Took a look a me and turned to flee.

I started to yell but he ran out the door and

I could see him no more.

I ran to the window as he jumped in his sleigh

Yelled at those reindeer to be on his way.

But I did hear him holler as he drove down the street,

Merry Christmas to all.  Now get back to sleep.

Copyright (c) 2011 by Barbara Foster

May the blessings of this day be with you and your family all year.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.