There’s an elf in the closet, reindeer on the roof,
Wreathes are on door ways, and candles, it’s proof
That Christmas is coming right now on a sleigh
So you’d better get ready before it goes away.
No, it doesn't matter how children reach bed,
whether nestled or wrestled in pink or in red
cuz Santa is coming to bring us some joy:
an apple, some candy, maybe even a toy.
But you have to be good, put a smile on your face
When the Jolly old fellow, without soot, not a trace
Slides down the chimney, with giggles and grins
knows without question which house he is in.
Did you put out some cookies, milk or cocoa?
A wee little bribe cannot hurt, don’t you know?
And besides, it’s much better ere he goes out of sight
that his Christmas and yours are both a good night.
Merry Christmas to all, it's a sight.
©Herb Ratliff, December, 7, 2012, All Rights Reserved
We got snow overnight here and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I'm playing carols and trying to get into the spirit. Love your poem. I just noticed I chose the same blog background as you have been using. I never noticed it before, but your fishing photo took a few seconds to load today, and I saw it then. Nice choice! ;-)
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