Poetry From The Starlite Cafe: Grinch

Grinch

T'was the night before Christmas
tree strapped on my back
mood ugly, disgraceful
in need of a nap

I trudged 'n I stomped
my boots soaking wet
heard Christmas bells ringing
but couldn't care less

Snow covered ground
bitter chill filling air
Caroler's singing
so cheerful, I glared

Wearing knit hat
on half frozen head
just wanted a drink
some cuddling in bed

I cursed as feet stumbled
threw me to ground
face covered with slush
still wearing a frown

Frosty the snowman
watched in dismay
couldn't imagine
my acting this way

White fluff kept mounting
was ticking me off
I muttered in silence
bah humbug, I scoffed

Then all of a sudden
to my won'drous surprise
came a man wearing red
twinkling in eyes

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

His beard purest white
with cheeks rosy pink
'tis the season
he said with a wink

Laughing from belly
so jolly was he
with a quick glance
he gathered the tree

Strung it with lights
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 this weather
traveling the world

A sack full of toys
he tossed by my feet
gave stockings chuck full
of candy and treats

Felt awfully stupid
such a jerk I had been
gathered warm thoughts
as guilt clogged my head

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

Twas the night before Christmas Challenge
Hosted by, george_langley

11/24/08

ho ho ho...:)

By Rose Marie Streeter
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