The Kiwi Connection Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 T’was the night before Christmas ….. T’was the night before Christmas and all round the bachNot a possum was stirring; not one could we catch.We'd left on the table a meat pie and beerIn hopes that Santa Claus soon would be here.The children were snuggled up in our bunk beds,While dreams of pavlova danced in our heads;And Mum in her nightie, and Dad in his shorts.Had just settled down to watch TV sportsWhen outside the bach such a hoo-ha arose,I woke up at once from my wonderful doze.I ran straight to the sliding door, looking about,Jumped out on the deck, and let out a shout!The fairy lights Dad had strung up around the doorLet me see everything down to the shore.And, what did I see, when I took a peep?But a miniature tractor and eight tiny sheep.With a little old driver, his dog on his knee.I knew at once who this joker might be.He patted his dog, and in a voice not unkind.Cried "Good on ya, boy! Now, GIT IN BEHIND"!"Now Flossy! now Fluffy! now Shaun and Shane!On Bossy! on Buffy! on Jason and Wayne!Up that red tree, to the top of the bach!But mind you don't trample the vegetable patch"So up on the roof those sheep quickly flew,With the tractor of toys, Santa and his dog too.As my sister awoke and I turned around,In through the window he came with a bound.He wore a black singlet and little white shorts,And stuck on his feet were gumboots of course;A sack full of toys he had flung on his back,And he looked like a postie just opening his pack.His eyes-bright as paua shell oh, how they twinkled!Like an old tuatara, his skin was all wrinkled!He had a wide face and a round, fat tummy.That looked like he'd eaten lots that was yummy.He spoke not a word, but got down on one knee,And placed a cricket set under the tree.A present for Sis, one for Dad, one for Mum,Then he turned and he winked and held up his thumb.He jumped on his tractor, to his dog gave a whistle,And away they all flew, as fast as a missile.I called out "Thanks," as he flew past the gate.He called back: "Kia ora to all, and good on ya, mate" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missm Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Marilyn, that is amazingly informative (re: New Zeland), charming, cute and just overall...GREAT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Kiwi Marilyn, that was perfect! I love it! I'm also getting educated a la NZ ! Thanks SO much for sharing your poem. You're a fantastic writer! Love you!--Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspBen Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Great poem you could give James a few tips! Thanks for posting ! Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Alas Darlene it is not my work! It's actually a children's story book!!Glad you liked it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 loved it!good on YOU!dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Very witty! Merry Christmas, you two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid C. Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hey Kiwi! If Shaun, Shane, Jason, and Wayne get unruly, Otter would be more than happy to nip them back into line. We gotta put all those herding lessons to good use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECatw Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Great poem Kiwi!I hope you and Muzza have a wonderful holiday season. All the best to you and your family! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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