T'was the night before Christmas
tree strapped on my back
so tired and weary
just needed a nap

I trudged 'n I stamped
with feet soaking wet
Christmas bells ringing
I couldn't care less

Snow covered ground
bitter chill in the air
Caroler's singing
bah!, humbug, I glared


Wearing a hat
on ice covered head
just wanted a drink
some cuddling in bed

I cursed as I stumbled
and fell to the ground
covered in slush
still wearing a frown

Frosty the snowman
watched in dismay
couldn't imagine
why I acted this way


Then all of a sudden
to my wondrous surprise
came a man with a beard
twinkling in eyes

Lead by his reindeer
he called them by name
pulling his sleigh
o're snow mounds they came

Laughing from belly
so jolly was he
gave me a wink
then gathered the tree


He strung it with lights
placed a gold star on top
garland 'n tinsel
that glowed in the dark

I thought he was crazy
who was this old fool?
out in the snow
traveling the world

His sack full of toys
was left at my feet
with stockings chuck full
of candy and sweets


Feeling awful and stupid
such a jerk I had been
gathered my thoughts
with guilt hung my head

My heart flitter fluttered
as he rode out of sight
Merry Christmas, he waved
and a joyous, goodnight



© Rose Marie Streeter
2005