The cold North Pole was all abuzz
The elves were in a tizzy
There was no time for playing
'Cause Santa kept them busy
You see, it was December
And Christmastime was nigh
The list was very long this year
The toys stacked ceiling high
Mrs. Claus hummed Jingle Bells
As she worked about the kitchen
Her helpers stitched up winter coats
And scarves and hats and mittens
Rudolph rounded up the others
And put the reindeer through their paces
He rehearsed them all at Santa's sleigh
So all nine would know their places
Time went fast; the hour grew late
The year's work was finally done
Mrs. Claus served steaming cocoa
And even Santa joined the fun
The sleigh was packed up to the brim
When little Rudolph took the lead
They disappeared into the night
Traveling at lightning speed
Santa "Ho, Hoed" and Rudolph flew
As his red nose led the way
Visiting all the boys and girls
Before the dawn of Christmas Day
Exhausted, they were headed home
The North Pole came into sight
Time to start all over again
For next year's Christmas Eve night
Kathleen McCoy Eldridge©
December 5, 2009
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