‘Twas two days after Christmas
Santa snug in his bed
The sleigh safely parked
The reindeer brushed, bathed and fed
In homes everywhere across cities and towns
Kids peered at their gifts with small grumpy frowns.
The grumbling was low, soft like a whisper
Then it grew louder, stronger and crisper
The shouts were soon heard all ‘cross the land
Did they all band together? Was this shouting a plan?
They did not see all the gifts they had scored
Instead they screamed out
Mom! Dad! We’re so bored!
Tears flowed down bright flushed cheeks
Fights broke out among siblings
Parents had drinks to drown
out the quibbling
So parents I give this last present to you
Not wrapped in a box, in a sock or a shoe
It’s to remind you to relax, have fun, hold your cool!
‘Cause it’s only two weeks til they’re all back in school.
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