T'Was the Night After New Years

(True story...!!) ~ T'was the night after New Years, and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings and tree stored away with a sigh, Finished the eggnog, and the last piece of pie. Me in my nightie, while Pa fed the cat We had just let the dog out, and said, "Goodnight, dear, that's a wrap!" Then we both settled down for a long winter's nap When the phone by the bedside, cracked the silence with a clatter! And I awoke in a daze to see what was the matter! Neighbor Dan on the phone.....he needed some help! I laughed when he told me, in spite of myself! A cow's in his pool, so chubby and plump!! He needed some help to haul out it's big rump! Rushing over,...to my wondering eyes should appear There's Old Bessie in water, her eyes full of fear! The prancing and pawing of each little hoof, Old Bessie was frightened, she had made a big goof! Friends ran to the rescue, and went straight to work... Taking care that poor Bessie wouldn't get hurt. They put heads together and laid out a plan, Getting ropes 'round Old Bessie as fast as they can. Tied the ropes to Dan's truck, then gave him a whistle And up came Old Bessie like the down of a thistle! She shook from the cold like a bowlful of jelly, So they patted and prodded, till she rolled on her belly. Then off ran the cow, with relief and so merry, Her cheeks a bit frozen, her nose like a cherry! We were offered hot chocolate to warm up again, Four o'clock in the morning, and it was time to turn in! Our neighbor called out, as we got out of sight, "Have a good year and thank you!! And to all a good night!" _________