Santa's Big Act

'Twas the night before Christmas how could I miss the jangle of keys from a Santa named Chris He won over Benji two biscuits and vice then recited the list, who's naughty who's nice He munched on the cookies drank all the milk then gossiped a little, with Sam the old elk 'Twas the night before Christmas what could I say not a parent was stirring, so I feigned with delay The presents were stacked up a little compact as I waited all antsie, for Santa's big act The baubles were humming a tune of fine creed suppressing their giggles for Santa's big need 'Twas the night before Christmas and music was King he left me a mic with a note said, "You sing ?.." I clung to the silence like a mute oh so still while Santa retired up the chimney at will 'Twas the night before Christmas and I was lip tight as the snow fell so gently, all through the night 'Twas the night before Christmas and I stayed awake picking out songs, .... for the fam's final wake. Nov 23, 2018