‘Twas the Night Before Covid Christmas

Posted by Brad Osborne on December 17, 2020 · 23 Comments 

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‘Twas the night before Christmas, 2020 the year,

The days were blurring with pandemic fear;

The face masks were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that gifted vaccine soon would be there;

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The children were nestled all snug in their beds,

Thoughts of missing friends danced in their heads;

And mamma in her sweats and I in my briefs,

Had just settled down for some needed relief,

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The year had been one like none could expect,

And holidays came with family to protect;

So, Nana and Pop wouldn’t be here this year,

But a video call would let them feel near;

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Santa drove the smiling van instead of a sleigh,

And lucky we are to have gifts Christmas day;

The best gift from one generation to another,

When missing you meant we loved each other,

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Dawn will still hold the wonder of little eyes,

As eager children bid a much too early rise;

And I offer but one wish as I turn out the light

Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!

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