'twas the Day After Christmas

'Twas the day after Christmas and all was not well. Even the resident mouse dare not stray far from its cell! The family was snowbound due gale winds and snows. Each tread lightly to avoid stepping on sensitive toes! Though Christmas had been rather calm and serene, The day after, presented a far different scene! Creatures were stirring - Rusty the dog and Simba the cat. Both were embroiled again in a long-simmering spat! From the family room a screaming clamor arose, Awakening Pa from his afternoon doze! Seems that the kids could not readily agree, On what to watch on their new high definitiion TV! Pa groused about the usual socks and tie he received. Ma got more potholders and was somewhat aggrieved. The kids wanted to swap their gifts at the mall. Pa muttered, "How am I to pay for it all?" The expensive tree shed its needles - 'twas nearly bare. Ma proclaimed that leftover turkey would be their fare. At eventide they settled down for their long winters' naps, Dreaming of a better outcome for next Christmas - perhaps!