'twas the Eve Before Christmas

'Twas the eve before Christmas and through all the house chaos reigned! With all to be done, rapport 'twixt Ma and Pa was rather strained! No creatures were stirrin' (as yet!) - Cecil the cat nor Horace the dog, Who lay snuggled and snoozin' nigh the warmth of the yuletide log. Ma was fixin' a green bean casserole and ham for dinner next day. Pa wrestled with assemblin' a doll house and bike without delay. The kids were snuggled in bed wonderin' how reindeer flew, And prayin' Santa wouldn't get stuck sneakin' down the chimney flue! The kids left salami and milk nigh the tree for dear old Santa Claus. Cecil lapped up the milk and Horace ran off with the salami in his jaws! The cat took a likin' to the sparklin' ornaments on the Christmas tree, Knockin' it to the floor and hidin' behind the couch after his little spree! Ma and Pa worked all night - the grandfather clock chimed four! Suddenly, there was a persistent rappin' comin' from the front door! Who should appear with bags in hand but Uncle Clyde and Aunt Sue! "We were passin' through and thought we'd spend Christmas Day with you!" Entry for L. Milton Hankins' "Parody Of A Famous Poem" Contest