Twas the night before Christmas. The laptop was on. Should I hang stockings, trim the tree, or chat with some guy named John?
Old Saint Nick was circling my roof. Like a 747 pilot in a holding pattern over JFK, his jolly smile became quite aloof. My head poked out of a frosty window to ask, "What is the matter"? He replied, "Airport traffic, shopping mall crowds, and disbelievers, make my red, furry suit want to shatter"!
I thought for a moment and suddenly shouted, "Put those reign deer down here, your ability is never doubted. The magic of Christmas is always alive. Here on EC, learners, native speakers, and teachers alike, all dream to thrive"!
The old man agreed to briefly land his sleigh. We enjoyed a bit of milk and cookies while Rudolf and his red nose said, "Santa, we're running late and must be on our way".
After a few exchanged words and a good humorous chuckle, his spirit was lifted like the belt on his buckle. Talking to a man from the North Pole is always a joy. Even the most industrious elf has difficulties when polishing that perfect gift or toy. Children, adults, even those somewhere in between, can rely upon his magic while sleeping, sight unseen.
Although our conversation was brief and never forgotten, he warned me to go to bed early, or next year, my name on his list would be "Rotten". His plea was heeded. My promise of secrecy to what was seen, not superseded.
In 2014, under my tree may see coal. If you understood the point of this Christmas poem, it's author achieved his goal.
A good, bad, or indifferent story should always be shared. The only ones who receive coal in their Christmas stockings are those who never dared.
Christmas, Ramadan, and Chanukah, may take away our attention. What's learned from that experience is always worth a mention.
From California, I wish you a Merry Christmas with cheers and delight. Happy Holidays everyone, and to all a goodnight.
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Thanks to all of you for your comments. May 2014 be the best year ever. I look forward with great anticipation. Honestly, my Christmas went well. Friends and family are what really matters.
Can you all believe there's just a week left of 2013?
Faraz, I guarantee there will be no New Years Eve postings. Well, perhaps that's a lie.:) noas, enjoy the Chinese Zodiac. Post me a reminder when my year of birth finally rolls around again. You know I'm well aware of it...1969 often gets a bad rap. Roosters have another rather short name that rhymes with "clock"...Many of my friends and family often refer to it in good humor. I just tell them to grow a set of tail feathers while crowing before the sun rises.:)Lady Anne, I bow to you. May the Lord that reigns over your land ride off into the sunset while kissing your hand. :) alphalava, white horses and alpha wolves don't often share the same company. My guess is, the saddle is too expensive to manufacture while the leather industry complains of shortages:)
Once again, never quit learning this language...Cheers and good wishes to all of you.
Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas Eric! I don't know what it is, it rhymed, at the same time, it's not like a normal poem. But whatever it is, I really enjoyed reading it. Next time you have a little conversation with that man from the North Pole, I don't mind if you did a little name dropping to him and tell him there's one little old lady in the middle of Equator wants to meet him and don't mind a few gifts too. LOL