I
Jolly old Saint Nick
Mirth-full of fun and good cheer,
Comes down to chim’ town!
II
Gifts or coal black coal?
Stockings hung by fireplace wait
For Santa’s good will.
III
Stamp snuffle shuffle
Eight hooved beasts, ready to fly,
With holiday haul.
IV
Workshop works round clocks
Makes Christmas come true again.
Thanks, little helpers!
V
Snow white, cold snow-fall-
Unless you live Down Under.
Then? X-mas Summer!
VI
Frosty the snowman-
The magic snowfall dances-
Ice crystals now live.
VII
Bright red sleigh, red nose –
Rudolf the reindeer now reigns
As Christmas hero!
VIII
I’m on the list – gulp –
Am I on the nice side, or
am I too Naughty?
IX
Two tallies mark fate –
The long list separates us.
Please grade on a curve!
X
Nightfall over eve:
Green tree, white lights, and the gifts
Wait for Christmas morn.
a simple man 