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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 3, 2017 2:30:15 GMT -5
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Great Hall
No Colormen were stirring; Except Man In Cardinal
He was making cookies in the kitchen with care,
literally stirring the batter; oh yes, I went there.
The rest of the Colormen were all snug in their beds
while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads they all woke up utterly confused;
"why did we have the same dream?" Said man in silver, bemused.
it wasn't worth discussing, not even a peep
and off they went, straight back to sleep
And they all put on their kerchiefs and caps
and settled in for restful naps.
"why the kerchiefs?" Asked man in Blue
who cares? No one asked you.
when out from the lawn, there arose such a clatter,
man in blue got up to see what was the matter.
Away to the window, Daniel ran like the flash
but lost his footing, and crashed
coming too, he looked out the window,
and observed what was seen amongst the snow
just then, what in front of his eyes should appear
but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer
"weren't there nine?" Daniel asked with a shock
then he remembered Rudolph came later; "what a crock!"
the little old driver was lively and quick
and Daniel knew in the moment, it must be St. Nick
"the bishop of old?" Daniel said in confusion
"no! Santa!" The writer replied, annoyed at the intrusion
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
and he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name.
"we know who they are, let's skip this verse" said man in blue
the writer was annoyed, but in the end, decided to.
"To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
"but he just got here!" Said Daniel with a shout
The writer was angered, "he's not leaving, you lout!"
(To be continued)
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 26, 2017 2:45:22 GMT -5
And then, in a twinkling, Daniel heard on the roof,
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
Daniel shouted "mind the roof shingles!"
And fortunately, there were none damaged by Kris Kringle
Daniel turned his head, and began to turn around,
Down the chimney St. Nick came with a bound.
"I would have opened the door" Daniel said kindly
"Thank you, but the chimney is more direct and less icy"
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
Daniel offered "Would you like a shower? We don't charge a dime"
"Thank you, but I'm afraid I've got no time"
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
Then there are some lines about his appearance,
but will we put them? No chance!
The stump of a pipe he held in his teeth
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
"You really shouldn't" Daniel pointed out.
"I know, but habits are hard to quit" he said with a pout.
And so with a look from those eyes in his head,
Daniel knew he had nothing to dread.
Despite our exchanged words, he went about his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.
Man in Blue declared "Our door is still open, when you come next year!"
"Oh, don't worry, the Great Hall is always a visit I cheer!"
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle
"Man, Melody will be so jealous" Daniel said with a thought and a grin
"And the bronze mage to" he quipped on a limb
And though he saw the rhyme was weak
This whole poem was to, for the writer's effort was meek
But Daniel heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"
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"Is it over? Ugh, finally! Now I can talk normally again" Daniel said as he went back to bed. "Glad Melody didn't have to put up with this garbage" he said to himself.
"Put up with what?" Melody said from the neighboring room.
"Oh nothing; just some Christmas stuff for the forum" Daniel explained.
"You mean that Frank guy ACTUALLY finished something related to Christmas for once?" She asked in disbelief.
"Surprisingly yes" Daniel said, before shutting his mouth and going to bed, lest he incur the writer's wrath
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