'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the shelter
The puppies all sounded just like “Helter Skelter.”
Jane bathed Pinky with such loving care,
In hopes that she soon would be growing more hair.
The kittens were playing and jumping in bed,
Gnawing and bouncing on each other’s heads.
The dogs – some sleeping, some chewing - on mats,
Had just settled down for an evening’s nap.
When, what to the dogs’ and cats’ eyes should appear,
But wonderful families for each one so dear.
They showed up with catnip and goodies galore,
And whistled, and shouted, and opened the door:
"Now, RUSSELL! now, TIGGER! now, SHOOGA and SADIE!
On, BIRDIE! on TREVOR! on, TINA and LADY!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now come home, come home, come home with us all!"
Then we heard them all howl as they rode out of sight,
"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT."
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4 comments:
Now THAT'S good stuff! Excellent job!
This is WONDERFUL!
Judith, what talent, your writing comes from the heart and is FANTASTIC and entertaining. Super!!!!!
Judith, I love your poem--it's better than the original! And yes, Pinky is growing hair--thanks for thinking of her--we're doing alot of bathing!
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