An Early Morning Christmas Call
by
James N. Zitzelsberger
Merry Christmas, Mom!
Hope you’re having an enjoyable day.
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I didn’t hear the forecast,
But a little snow may be on the way.
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Did you hear the pounding of each little hoof
When the reindeer landed on your roof?
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No? Well, maybe it was,
But it could have been Santa Claus up above.
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Did you put out cookies and milk
Like you did when we were young?
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Better than catching snowflakes on your tongue,
And a nice little snack when you were done.
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Remember the year you ran the tavern
And Santa came early on Christmas Eve?
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I can’t remember a thing I got
But it sure was a surprise at five o’clock!
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No, I know you don’t need a thing,
And, maybe, nothing is what we’ll bring
When we get back together later today.
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Well, maybe just a small bouquet
After we’ve fed the horses their noontime hay.
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Nothing really special, she’s a lot like you
And doesn’t need a thing, used or new.
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But I’ll tell her, though I wish you could too,
Maybe later-on when we stop to see you.
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Looks cold outside with the wind blowin’
And the kitties are waiting for me to get goin’.
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I know, Mom, and I love you too!
But it wouldn’t be Christmas without talkin’ to you….
