Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas 
And all through the house
Frantic multitasking
Made everyone grouse

Someone wrapped gifts 
Of odd size and shape 
Until they discovered 
No more sticky tape

In the kitchen someone else 
Had a surplus of ambition 
Many things cooked at once 
Burnt beyond recognition 

Someone in the garage 
Was packing the car 
But forgotten to gas up 
So they wouldn't go far 

At some point before dawn 
They'd collapse into bed 
Having agreed next year 
On a cruise instead! 


16 December 2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 12/24/2022 6:46:00 AM
Congrats on your win Julie, Wonderful write Merry Christmas
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Julie Draper
Date: 1/2/2023 5:18:00 PM
Thank you Joseph :) a happy new year to you!
Date: 12/23/2022 7:48:00 PM
Fascinating writing. Congratulations!
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Julie Draper
Date: 1/2/2023 5:18:00 PM
Thanks Christuraj, it was a fun one to write. Merry Christmas :)
Date: 12/17/2022 9:59:00 PM
A great poem Julie, can relate. Enjoyed it.
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Julie Draper
Date: 12/17/2022 11:29:00 PM
Thanks Wendy :) I think we've all been there! :)
Date: 12/15/2022 11:13:00 PM
A funny poem. Well done.
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Julie Draper
Date: 12/15/2022 11:52:00 PM
Thanks very much Jeanette :) I'm pleased you enjoyed it :)
Date: 12/15/2022 2:35:00 PM
Love your charm and wit :-)
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Julie Draper
Date: 12/15/2022 2:43:00 PM
Thank you very much for the kind feedback :) happy holidays to you:)
Date: 12/15/2022 2:05:00 PM
nicely done, julie! have a nice holiday!
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Julie Draper
Date: 12/15/2022 2:31:00 PM
Thanks Ilene :) happy holidays to you :)
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