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