Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas and at the North Pole The reindeer were prancing and ready to roll. Illustrious Rudolph had polished his nose To honour tradition which claims that it glows. And Santa’s small helpers, the diligent elves Had labelled the presents stacked high on the shelves. But where was the boss? He’d been missing all day, It wasn’t like him to create a delay. Then up popped a text on young Jingle Bell’s phone. It read : ‘ I’m so sorry to leave you alone: The Missus and I took a cheap flight to Spain I just couldn't face all those mince pies again! I’m off for a dip so I'll have to be brief, We’ll send you a postcard from warm Tenerife! PS: Please don’t panic for help is at hand Look up to the skies and you’ll soon see them land. And sure enough floating down from the night sky Two figures descended, umbrellas raised high. And Mary and Bert, I am happy to say, Proved ‘practically perfect in every way!’ 26/11/18 'The night before Christmas Contest' : Sponsored by: Joseph May (20 lines) Late December 2018,Any Form,Any Theme,Upto A Max Of 20 Lines Poetry Contest : sponsored by Brian Strand