OFF TO THE MALL

             Picture by Brian McGovern

'Twas the night before Christmas, at the North Pole
With Santa now gone, Mrs. Clause was in control
She rushed tired elves off and tucked them into bed
Where they fell asleep even before a story was read
She tiptoed quietly out to the hall and closed the door
Then ran like a mad man for her purse, coat, hat and more
She grabbed two of the geese meant to be their Christmas feast
Saying she had a greater need for these two flying beasts
Warmly dressed out to the stable with geese in hand she ran
Stuffing them with flying rain deer feed she took from a can
She strapped one to each side of Santa's extra sleigh
Then vaulted inside calling to the geese lets be on our way
On Jenny, on Jake hurry now we don't want to be late
He will only be gone twenty-four hours so I just can't wait
There are Sac's and Blooming dales all on my list this year
And before he is back I will shop them all so have no fear
Clear her voice as the sleigh started to rise for the stall
Good night and good shopping to all, for I am off to the mall
                               Bear

Author's Note

I leave most punctuation to the reader that they can read the poem in their own meter, mood and motility. I thank you for taking the time to read my work.

Reviews

[McBear]

Hey Bear! How you been man? Well, I really liked this poem: Its well written, very beautiful and full of detail. Very impressive!

[Bear]

Thank you, I was shooting for laughter or at least a smile trying to do my part to make the world a better place by spreading good cheer :~)

[McBear]

Yay! Well done :+)

[youngkingkwan]

This was such a fun little poem to read. :) Happy shopping.

[Bear]

Thank you, so many people take the holidays to serious so I like to make people smile if I can't make them laugh :~)

[Emily]

What a great idea for a poem!
Very creative!!
Keep on writing Bear!

[Bear]

Thank you, just wait I have a number of fun Christmas poems I will be uploading over the next few weeks.

[Emily]

Can't wait!!

[jesserose99]

This is so delightful...love the surprise ending there, the buildup is delicious. Thanks for sharing your lovely work!

[Bear]

Thank you for your kind review, I will gladly return the read review favor as soon as I can :~)