All Through the House

by
Sheryl Battin

Twas the night before the night before Christmas
And the whole house was a mess
The children were bored
The keyword was stress

There were cookies and crumbs
All over the kitchen floor
While dogs, cats and kids
Reached out for more

 And dad in his baseball cap
And I in my Christmas Tee
Had just settled in the den
For  a long wrapping presents spree

When out in the yard
There arose such a din
That we sprang from the couch
To see which kid was done in

Away to the front door
I rushed with all possible speed
My heart was pounding
As I wondered who was in need

As I threw open the front door
On that cold, dark, starry night
My eyes were dazzled
By beautiful bright lights

For out on my lawn
What did I see?
But wreaths, lovely decorations
And lights in every tree.

I suddenly realized
There was silence around me
And noticed all my children
Playing together so quietly

There in the living room
Everything was neat and clean
The presents were all wrapped
And the tree didn't even lean

The kitchen was shining
With every dish put away
Someone had even scraped
Up the play clay

With the soothing sounds
Of carols in the back ground
I went to my chair
And I sat myself down

I realized I had no reason    
To feel guilty
Everything was done
And it was even a day early

So here is the wish
That I'm making for you
May all of your wildest
Christmas dreams come true

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