Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas- we heard not a peep for our three little kids were in bed fast asleep. We looked up at each other and knew it was time to wrap bundles of gifts before midnight's last chime. We then stacked all the paper and bows tucked away and the presents for them we bought for Christmas day; made ourselves nice and comfy on our playroom floor- but then, all of a sudden- a knock at the door! Running fast to the window, there was no one there- just some branches from limbs that fell down in the air. The wind fiercely sped up with a storm coming through; At once, all the street lights disappeared from our view! Now, our whole house turned dark- no lit tree to be seen. This big power shutdown was bad news- unforeseen. Our tall stack of nice presents still waiting for wrap; Perhaps lanterns with candles could help fill the gap. And yet, try as we may, wrapping presents? Not good! Scotch tape's missing from the shelf where it always stood. With these presents so large, it was needed for sure; there is no other way to keep wrapping, secure. Closed our eyes and we thought- what else now could we do? We're so tired, we can't see, now without scotch tape too! "Oh, I got it, I said, a new no-wrap technique! In dark nooks plant these gifts- we can play hide and seek!" December 1, 2022 Contest: The Night Before 3 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Joseph May