John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

My Night Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas the kids were in bed,
and visions of bicycles rolled in their heads;
the bright shiny flyers of candy cane red,
and all of the toys that filled Santa’s big sled.

I sat in the basement in dim yellow light
while staring at boxes that gave me a fright;
“assembly required” on the side in plain sight;
it appears that perhaps it would be a long night.

With thousands of pieces of various size;
directions in language I don’t recognize;
I’m straining to see with my blurry red eyes;
so much for Yule tidings my cuss words revise.

But why do I do this I’m asking myself
cuz I’m not like Santa I don’t have an elf;
it’s crazy at Christmas to torture onself
just to see smiling pictures upon a bookself.

But Christmas at sunrise with two hours sleep;
the kids all excited they shout and they leap;
their smiling bright faces, a treasure to reap,
that makes it all worth it these mem’ries I’ll keep.



November 22, 2018

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Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2020 at 6:39 PM I really love this delightful poem that so aptly describes why we torture ourselves to make our children happy. Last year my husband put together a complicated dollhouse. I wasn't much help, but I sure appreciated him putting it together. It was all worth it when my granddaughter announced "this was the best Christmas she ever had!" This wonderfully rhymed delightful poem is going into my Faves! Belated congratulations on your top win John! xxoo John Gondolf January 11, 2020 at 4:47 PM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Connie, I can remember putting together some sort of doll house when my daughter was young, I was up until 3 or so and I think there was much cussing done that night. But you're right, the looks on there faces make it all worth it. Thank you for the fav my friend. Hugs, John

Constance La France December 15, 2019 at 8:01 AM John congratulations on your win in my Christmas writing challenge with this wonderful poem! John Gondolf December 15, 2019 at 9:51 AM Thank you so much, Constance, and thanks for hosting the challenge. Merry Christmas my friend. Hugs, John

Gregory Richard Barden December 12, 2018 at 12:36 AM Love it! Blessings and sincerest congratulations for your win in Joseph's fun Christmas contest, John - I pray you and yours have a happy and healthy holiday season! Keep the ink flowing, my friend! :-) John Gondolf December 12, 2018 at 4:50 AM Thanks so much, Greg, merry Christmas to you and yours. John

Jan Allison December 9, 2018 at 4:39 PM what fabulous memories John I can imagine the scene in many a household trying to get things assembled in time for the big day:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf December 9, 2018 at 5:18 PM Thank you, Jan. I have memories of several Christmas eves assembling toys but the memories are fond ones. John

Brandy Nicole December 8, 2018 at 10:03 PM The magic of Christmas and tinkering with those toys. :) Your poem still makes me smile. Congratulations John, on this win. ~ Brandy John Gondolf December 9, 2018 at 6:31 AM Thank you, Brandy, you’re support means so much to me. John

Carole Duet December 1, 2018 at 1:31 PM I love this, John! It really appeals to anyone and everyone who has ever put toys/bikes together on Christmas Eve and brings back such precious memories and congrats on your placement in the contest too. John Gondolf December 1, 2018 at 3:11 PM Thank you so much, Carole, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Carolyn Devonshire November 26, 2018 at 3:44 PM Oh, the joys of parenthood! What a delightful portrayal of the frustrated father trying to assemble nearly every gift that was purchased. Guess it would be hard to hide assembled bicycles, so it's a good thing you have such talent as well as a big heart. Enjoyed! Hugs, Carolyn John Gondolf November 26, 2018 at 6:47 PM Thank you, Carolyn, I’m glad you enjoyed my humorous poem. Yes I spent several frustrating Christmas eves struggling with assembling toys...but that’s what parents do. All the best. John

Brandy Nicole November 24, 2018 at 1:18 PM Congratulations John, on this win. :) Such a joy reading these words again. My heart is smiling and I am softly giggling. ~ Brandy John Gondolf November 24, 2018 at 1:57 PM Thank you, Brandy, I’m glad you enjoyed my sense of humor. I appreciate you my dear friend. John

Charles Messina November 23, 2018 at 9:08 AM This is great, John. It made me smile and laugh. It has much truth to it as well... Fabulous! Good Luck...Charlie John Gondolf November 23, 2018 at 9:23 AM Thanks, Charlie, I appreciate it. Almost everyone with kids has been there one time or another. John

Ralph Sergi November 23, 2018 at 7:32 AM A great poem! Thank God you had the energy to struggle with the toys then! John Gondolf November 23, 2018 at 7:42 AM Thanks, Ralph, I appreciate it. John

Constance La France November 22, 2018 at 4:48 PM John, a beautiful poem and full of a Dads love, well done ~ John Gondolf November 22, 2018 at 9:43 PM Thank you, Constance, I appreciate your thoughts and support. John

Nette Onclaud November 22, 2018 at 4:26 PM awhhh, a labor of love , and this splendid poem would attest to that, john... huggs John Gondolf November 22, 2018 at 9:40 PM Thank you, Nette, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham November 22, 2018 at 3:17 PM Loved your verse John, mine all flown the nest now but it brought back happy memories. Did you ever have the wrong batteries moment lol. Good luck and happy thanksgiving. Tom. John Gondolf November 22, 2018 at 9:33 PM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. I think I had the wrong batteries mine than once. John

Brandy Nicole November 22, 2018 at 8:58 AM Awe, and many do this, because it is worth it. Seeing those smiling faces. :) Your thoughts bring a smile on this Thanksgiving Day, about your night before Christmas. This is so cute and I enjoyed every moment. Many wonderful blessings to you my dear friend. :) Brandy John Gondolf November 22, 2018 at 9:06 AM Thank you, Brandy, anyone who has children has been here. Many frustrating hours any many cuss words but you're right, the smiles on their faces is worth it. Glad you enjoyed my humorous poem. Happy Thanksgiving my sweet friend. John