Christmas

A time of joy, toys, hope and peace
Time for that jolly white bearded old gentleman
Who appears to be just a little obese

He runs a very special toyshop near the North Pole
Guides a big red sleigh pulled by a red-nose reindeer
And keeps strange looking helpers on payroll

Once a year he takes flight
Like a beam of light
To meet his deadlines on this special night

Its a fascinating sight
That big red stuffed sleigh pulled by a red-nose reindeer
Executing hoops and loops through the starlight.

Across the sky he goes, leaving sparkling trails of stardust
Executing death-defying maneuvers
It’s a miracle he avoids crashing into the earth’s crust

Everything bagged, balanced never to arrive late
All those toys and gifts hoped and wished
How does he keep all that stuff tucked and straight

So, if you see him go way up high, stop and drop
Do turns. twists and loops
He may just land on your house top

Roy L. Nave
2010