It took us 3 hours to straighten the mess
Where the reindeer went was anyone's guess,
But stockings were rehung by the door with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there.

The pets had all finally settled down to sleep,
And we trudged upstairs with our own dreams to keep...
As I lay there laughing at the chaos this night,
I fell slowly asleep --- things would be alright.

Yet while I lay there gently drifting away,
I swear I heard bells from some faraway sleigh.
Was it imagination that spoke to  me that night?
Or did I hear someone call ...

......Merry Christmas to all....
........................and to all a good night.....