My mind is slow.

Nine reindeer blow.

Please, explain why,

Santa’s flying high.

No stars tonight

The sky’s a fright

My chimney’s snow-packed.

 My patience got snatched

And this myth is making me low.

Believe in the magic.

Well, that’s just tragic.

If you believe in that,

I’ve got a disguise hat.

You say an overweight elf,

Has escaped his shelf.

And commands a sleigh,

Packed with presents 

Bringing  joy,

For every tiny girl and boy.

And each mom and dad

Is in on the gag?

Alright, I’ll bite.

What do grinches eat?

You say, “They love little Who-feet.

Buttered like corn, salty, or sweet.

It’s a treat you can put.

Beneath a fresh tree

For skinny old grinches like me. “

So, mark your calendars.

Cancel your dates.

It isn’t too late.

To take the bait

Still, it sounds a bit fishy to me.

Cornelia DeDona 12/19/25

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