The Rooster Was a Monkey

Twas the night before Christmas, socks were hanging in every house 
Some were old, some were new, and unwashed there were few
Animals were happy too, even the cats played with the mice 
Even the stars were dancing, the night was filled with every hue 

Then somewhere in gate of heaven, Saint Peter was so eager 
In his heart, he was so hopeful that Santa Claus would give him rooster 
For Saint Peter was planning to build his farm and his cockpit 
Saint Peter was so hopeful that his cockpit would be a hit 

Then somewhere along the way, Santa Claus was travelling  
With Rudolph and his other reindeers, across the sky, he was flying 
He was so eager so give Saint Peter his favorite rooster 
So he hurried his reindeers in the bid to be faster 

It was a minute past twelve, Saint Peter was dozing 
In his doze, he didn't notice that a dead man's soul was approaching 
Saint Peter didn't know if he'd be sad or be happy 
For in his mind, he was wondering why Santa Claus gave him a monkey 

November 26, 2022 

The Night Before 3 Poetry Contest (3rd place)
Sponsored by: Joseph May

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Date: 12/24/2022 6:55:00 AM
Congrats on your win Roger, Very nicely penned, Merry Christmas
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Date: 12/24/2022 1:59:00 PM
Thank you very much... Merry Christmas too...
Date: 11/25/2022 2:17:00 PM
Hi Roger, I must commend you on this imaginative and very funny write. Nancy
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Date: 11/25/2022 3:32:00 PM
Thank you very much... I'm planning to add stanzas...
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