A Garfield's Christmas

What would this fat lazy house cat ask for Christmas you might ask? No squeaking cat toys oh no, forget those cat nipped laced Mice’s too, for it’s a Garfield Christmas my friend and only natures Perfect creation will do! A five cheesed layered masterpiece, made deep style of course, Waving noodles full of delicious meaty Italian sauce, what a Marvelous combination to share on this tastiest of seasons, Knife to the fork slice, I’m all in with this striped kitty, whose Wearing a Santa Clause hat and a reindeer bib! Oh forget that same old traditional meal of Turkish delight, Or piggy ham, after all Thanksgiving’s feast just nailed all that Stuff, right so why not live on the wilder side of the litter box For once in your life, can’t you hear your taste buds calling, For what the kitchen oven gods are offering! Stockings hung by the chimney with care, in hope that The Santa Chief would soon deliver, I’ve been an exceptionally Good kitty cat this year, so I hope my request for extra bread Sticks will be answered, says Garfield! Oldie, Garfield’s faithful canine companion, does sits in front of the Christmas tree fascinated, seemly transfixed by the flashing Twinkle lights chasing each, drooling! John is running all around getting ready for the big holiday to Come, making sure all things are sparking and bright, for soon Good old Chris Kringle will be arriving reindeer, sleigh and His laughter’s seasonal Jolly, Ho, Ho Ho! John calls to his companions it’s time for the reading of the Night before Christmas, a time honored Davis tradition In front of the fire place mantel all lies cozy and festive, As John reads out loud this charming story to his beloved pets! In the morning Garfield of course is the first to wake up Smelling something extraordinary Italian, it’s Christmas He shouts, tarring out of his kitty bed, he runs to the Kitchen, all four paws on the floor! But no one’s their John is still sleeping, what the blank Garfield is puzzled, where is that smell coming from, So he follows the scent that is calling to him, and their It was on the side table, a dish of lasagna five cheese No less, and next to this perfection deep dish style, Was a large bundle of bread sticks! A note next to it was single page note, just for Garfield Enjoy your meal my friend, love Santa Clause, Now this is Christmas Italian style! John and Oldie awoke next coming down stairs to A house blessed by the spirit of old Saint Nick, Each got the gift that they were asking for, Odie A bone half his entire body size, and John brand New kitchen oven mitts! This is my type of Christmas Garfield thought to Himself, totally stuffed almost unable to walk, so he Wallowed off to take a well-deserved morning nap, Saying MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and to all a goodnight! BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN