The Xmas List
'Twas the night before Christmas in a wintry mist
When from Santa's pocket there fell a list
A list of those kids who were naughty or nice
So Santa's delivery would be precise
The story hit the news as kids slept in their beds
Parents all panicked and scratched their heads
The naughty kids laughed at St. Nick's mishap
And their parents decided to have a nightcap
As Santa circled the homes embarrassed by his goof
He spotted his list right there on a roof!
He quickly retrieved it and was gone in a flash
As the parents sat drinking, some of them smashed
The news of its finding came over the radio
And the naughty kids cried, how their tears did flow
The nice kids were awakened by the sound of a clatter
They rushed to their windows to see what was the matter
And there in his red suit with cheeks all aglow
Santa Claus stood on the lawn in the snow
The parents had now run out of beer
They were too drunk to see the reindeer
Santa Claus delivered to the nice girls and boys
The Grinch must have stolen the naughty ones toys!
The kids watched from their window as the reindeer took flight
And they heard Santa shout with such delight;
" Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night"...
''X'' Contest, New or Old Poetry -
Sponsor: Constance La France
11-27-17
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