pearllyn Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Twas the night before a christmas tail! Twas the night before christmas, and the Big Man in red, He knew that the grey was avoiding her bed! Her humans were weary and longed for their sleep, So they turned out the light and prayed for safe keep. But the Grey wasn't tired and she longed to see, Santa Claus come and put toys neath the tree! The tree that was sparkling and stood 8 ft tall, The grey told herself "I'm not frightened at all"! With her shiny black beak and her bright yellow eyes, She went to the window and looked up to the skies, The snow falling thick was a joy to behold, And could produce magic men, she once had heard told. Then cocking her head, a faint sound caught her ear, She looked up and saw Kris Kringle draw near! The little Grey flew, and swooped with delight, As Santa Claus now came into her sight A round little man, so lively and quick, She knew in a flash that it must be St Nick. She whistled with glee as closer they came, And he whistled right back - calling reindeer by name! "So Dasher! so, Dancer! so, Prancer and Vixen! Go, Comet! go, Cupid! go, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the perch! And over the wall! Then dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" A big jolly man with a fluffy white beard, And the jolliest laugh that she ever had heard. His reindeer and he came to land on the roof And the little grey heard sounds of bell and of hoof! As he came down the chimney the grey fled in alarm! "Be calm, little bird!" and he held out an arm! This was something she knew, so she lowered her head, And he gave her a scratch and then put her to bed. "For I'm Father Christmas, and have much work to do, Delivering treats to good birdies, like you!" So he snuggled her into her own little bed, It was then that he noticed her tail was bright red! "My goodness that tail is so red, it near glows" It's the perfect support for my Rudolph's red nose! So when comes Christmas eve, as a dense foggy night, Won't you come along, and be our tail light?" The little grey sighed, so happy was she, Santa came, and she saw him leave toys neath the tree! And as he left he could hear the Grey whisper - so slight, "Merry Christmas to all - and to all, a good night!" By Pearllyn, inspired by the poem "Twas the night before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Lyn, I love it!!!!! This is the very best revision yet!!!! My but you are a great writer! Thank you. If it is all right can I put your poem on my refrigerator and give a copy to my 9 year old grandson? Karma for this sweet poem.<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2009/12/17 20:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thank you Janet! Doesn't inspiration just hit you sometimes?! And of course you can! Thank you for asking!! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Lyn that is brilliant.I too wish to copy and paste it if I may .<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/12/17 21:33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsGrey Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 pearllyn that is wonderful. Are you a writer by trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 JJsGrey wrote: pearllyn that is wonderful. Are you a writer by trade? No, but David says I should publish that! So if anyone has any contacts.......! Thanks for the lovely comments folks. And for the Karma Janet! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Today seems to be the day for beautiful poems on this forum, yours in excellent Lyn as is Dan's Merry Christmas to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 That is a wonderful version of the Night Before Christmas poem, you do have talent Lyn, thanks for sharing it with us and do have it published, its excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 What a fab poem Lyn ~ I was picturing the whole scenario as I read it xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 GreYt Poem Lyn!! I love.....Karma! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 she wrote: I too wish to copy and paste it if I may .<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/12/17 21:33 Sorry Sheila, course you can! Thanks for asking. And thanks for all the nice comments! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I had to come read this great poem again! You deserve all the great comments Lyn. This poem is certainly a gem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Lyn, that is so sweet. Little did I understand the depths of talent among our forum friends outside the caring and nurturing of our families and birds. Then to see the pics of our dear Alfie landing on the Christmas tree, she must have decided she and her little tail light were Santa's little helpers.<br><br>Post edited by: katana600, at: 2009/12/19 02:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 katana600 wrote: Then to see the pics of our dear Alfie landing on the Christmas tree, she must have decided she and her little tail light were Santa's little helpers. Lol I think she did! She doesn't seem perturbed about the decorations at all! it must be her new calling. She must be trying to impress Santa too cos been a very good girl (mostly) lately! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 It's the night before Christmas - Woo hoo!! Have a lovely time tomorrow everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Merry Christmas Lyn!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 A Merry Christmas to all at Feathered Friends from Alfie and myself xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I love the photo you added to this Poem Lyn! Thanks for posting this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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