'Twas the day before Christmas . . .

by Kim

. . . and all through the house

every creature was stirring, yes even the spouse.

We were out yesterday doing last minute shopping

and found that the stores were still really hopping.

There were cars strung on streets hoping to get there

and some that had simply, well, forgotten to use their manners with care.

We had filled all of our pockets with the rest of our cash

and it sure didn't take long, yep, it was gone in a flash.

I had hoped to get a glimpse of the elusive St. Nick

but you know, in his old age, he is still pretty quick.

So I whistled and I shouted and I called him by name

but all I heard back was, "Thanks just the same."

So off to the register like coursers we flew

with a cart full of gifts and a few coffees too.

This shopping thing, you know, is just so much work,

as the cashier looked over, he turned with a jerk.

And on laying his fingers on the register keys

we knew he had done this before, he did it with ease.

He sprang into action and worked while he whistled

just as soon as he finished we dashed away, then it started to drizzle.

And we heard him exclaim as we walked out of sight,

"Merry Christmas to you, have a good night!"

- Kim Stevens

Wishing you and yours from me and all of us here, a very merry and bright holiday filled with the magic that this season brings.

Love, Kim xo