Coal-Filled Boots of Santa Claus

COAL-FILLED BOOTS OF SANTA CLAUS Old Santa rose from in his bed, a deeply winter snooze His bare feet touched the freezing floor, he called out for his shoes An elf, her name was Kimberly came running to his side “Yes sir” she answered with a laugh, one that she could not hide She set the boots down on the floor by Santa’s frozen feet Then looked out towards the vestibule to plan her quick retreat When Santa placed his feet inside, he let out with a howl Then shouted out to Kimberly, “You get in here right now!” “Who put this coal inside my boots?” Kim’s silence she now broke “Oh Boss, no need to be so mad, t’was just an elfin joke.” Well Santa, being who he was now wore a happy smile He said,” Oh Kim I am not mad.” They laughed a little while “But now it’s time to get to work, the holidays are near Though one last thing before we go, I’ll make this very clear If one more time you pull this prank, get ready, here’s the twist The elfin name of Kimberly, will top the naughty list.” 11/15/18 Written for the COOL WRITES AND IMAGINATION Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Kim Rodrigues