Open Poetry #34 |
Twas the Day After Christmas |
VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
‘Twas the day after Christmas and all through the house everyone was stirring, yes even that louse. The stockings were strewn cross the hearth where we tossed; the kitchen said "Mayhem" in its wild disarray and we wondered what happened to the bulk of this day. The lights, they still twinkled, but Pa wasn't merry; someone had stolen his bottle of sherry. The bills were out on the horizon, we all knew; it was only a matter of time till Pa blew. The living room looked like a tornado came through sending wrappings and leavings in piles 2 by 2. The tree was a-leaning t'ward the sunrise, I'm sure, and Santa and reindeer were seeking a cure from too many cookies and milk by the plate put out too early and he had come late. By the 1 billionth house Santa had grown a bit weary, so he lost his good sense, when he spotted the sherry. Rudolph's nose seemed to grow brighter with each sip Santa shared. Donder and Blitzen seemed not even there. We heard a commotion, Pa ran to the window, threw open the sash just as Santa and reindeer flew into the trash. When he saw we were peeking and had seen their dismay. Santa, sheepishly, bid him a fine, friendly wave. And as we watched how his coursers flew this way and that, we wondered if Santa would ever get back. The next day we noticed the 12-step course was quite full and listed below was one fat man and nine four-legged fools. December 26, 2004 Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
hehehe...this is cute I think I'm on the list somewhere too |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Vas Fun Stuff...enjoyed __________ice ><> |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Nice write! ~Alli~ Happy Holidays! |
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