THE NIGHT BEFORE
THE NIGHT BEFORE
Twas the night before Christmas
Just after Yule, the winter solstice
Two big events need no poultice
Between these dates, an isthmus
All stores had now finally closed
Counters emptied of festive fayre
Shelves now nearly stripped bare
A Rudolph toy forever red nosed
Last minute gifts due for wrapping
Santa is left with a billion deliveries
His reindeer waiting in their liveries
And tired elves told off for napping
By morning, it may feel like a chore
Yet a critical task worth completing
But houses now have central heating
With no working chimneys anymore
Copyright © Howard Osborne | Year Posted 2024
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