Poet’s Corner
This week’s poem was written by Eli Jones in December 2000. The poem was contributed by Eli’s grandmother, Mrs. Gertus Jones.
The True Story of the Night Before Christmas
Twas’ the night before Christmas
And at the North Pole
Santa caused a big fuss
‘Cause he fell in a hole.
The elves put him in the sleigh
His leg hurt so bad,
They said, “Be on your way.”
And Santa was extremely sad.
He went to the doctor
Who said it was broke.
The Doc said, “I’m sorry,
But I’m grounding you, you bloke.”
“I can’t stay home
At least not tonight,
I must go on
My Christmas Eve flight.”
Santa went back to his shop
To tell the elves the news
The elves did not stop
They sent for “help” crews.
The crews hopped in the sleigh
With the soldiers and dolls,
They yelled “up up and away!”
And soared over the walls.
All through the night
The crews hurried around,
Sliding down chimneys
In each little town.
Finally all finished
The crews headed back,
Tired Santa, some elves
And a big, empty sack.
Mrs. Claus was waiting
With steaming hot tea,
She tucked Santa in bed
It was still as could be.
So Santa survived
His broken leg flight,
He said, “Merry Christmas to all
And to all a good night!!!”