Christmas Poem

Some of you may know that on occasion I take to writing poetry.  I thought about making small art each day for Advent, or sharing wonderful images of something... but errr didn't excite so didn't happen. However, I have written this poem, and decided to share it with you all.

Twas the night before Christmas

And outside the house

The cat brought home a present

A sweet furry mouse

The fire embers were glowing

Beckoning the pair

Mouse settled on the hearth rug

Cat in comfy chair

Pink toes and fur quickly thawed

Soon they were snoring

Distant sleigh bells were tinkling

Sweet Dreams until morning

The quiet night time shattered

Hooves screeched - scraped - bells crashed

Santa and sleigh on the tiles

To chimney he dashed

His sack full and so heavy

Next time not a bike

Elves memo go make Lego

Don’t care what kids like

Fairy was shaking with laughter

He fell on the floor

Silly jolly red faced man

She’d opened the door

Leaving the sack by the tree

Presents for all it hides

Nice not naughty on this list

Santa glows inside

Milk in a glass oh goodness

Wish it was brandy

But I’m in charge of a Sleigh

Stated rather grandly

Rudolph was stamping his feet

Quick let’s get going

It’s hard to park on a roof

When cold and snowing

With a snort and a jingle

Santa’s sleigh took flight

Guided by Rudolph’s red nose

And stars shining bright

Mouse awoke and stretched his legs

Home time through the snow

From his whiskers fell a crumb

Secrets does he know

He reached the door turned to wave

Fairy gave a nod

Cat uncurled and swished his tail

Mouse gave the door a prod

Was it Santa whom they saw

Or dreaming every one

Happy Christmas my dear friends

To all have lots of fun

Beverley