The Christmas Wait

Twas the night before Christmas; My sister and I Were snug in our bed, With the quilts pulled up high.  We made an agreement That very same day, Wanting to see Santa; Awake we would stay. Old Mr. Teddy Bear To keep us from harm; Marmalade, our sweet kitten Would keep us both warm.  "Are you awake"? I asked with a yawn. "Yes, of course", she replied "I will stay up till dawn!"  We never will know What happened that night, For when we got up, It was already light.  And Santa had been there; Now how could that be? We both were awake At a quarter to three.  We only just closed Our eyes just to rest, For the Sandman had come; A most unwanted guest.  And sprinkled the grains In our eyes, so you see, We simply had to close them; And then he did flee.  I'm sure he told Santa Its safe, their asleep; That's when Santa came in And right by us did creep.  Next year will be different; We'll sit by the fire instead And wait up for Santa; We  won't go to bed!

Image Artist : Donna Green - Limited Edition Print -The Night Before Christmas

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