
12/24/2024
Twas the night before Christmas (Travel Agent Style)
Twas the night before Christmas
When Adam and spouse
Were packed and ready To exit the house.
The luggage was stacked by the curb with flare
In hopes that their driver soon would be there.
The children were dressed In their best Christmas threads
While visions of sandcastles Flashed in their heads.
And dad in his favorite Mets’ baseball cap
Was dreaming of missing That dreaded sand trap.
When up drove the car Puffing of smoke and making a ‘clatter
The family they jumped to avoid the slush splatter.
Out leaped the driver with a loud banging clash.
Car trunk he tore open the trunk As they heard a big splash.
He reached for the bags In a slow awkward show
Hoping that Dad would Help with the stow.
The family they looked At each other with fear
Needing a new ride for themselves and their gear.
Dad had his phone out With a quick wrist flick.
They knew in a moment He’d complete a slick trick.
He dialed his travel agent
He knew her by name.
She’d always been helpful.
She’s a travel savvy dame.
He knew the instant.
He hung up the call.
She’d take care of the details
No matter how small.
They and their luggage would arrive quick and dry
To the plane that would fly them high in the sky.
The driver, he stood there catching a clue
And squealed away angry since his job here was through.
Santa on a Smart Phone and then in an instant
They heard a light jingle, Looked over the streets.
Could that be Kris Kringle?
It was a red sleigh weaving through trees
Swooped toward their house gliding with ease.
The white beard, the red coat and red velvet sack
the reindeer, their hoofs Tapping click clack.
New York Santa Holidays the family they saw
It was truly St. Nick.No impostor would do.
This was no silly gimmick.
He laughed with his belly.
He winked with a twinkle
And said that he heard
Their trip had a wrinkle.
The agent they called had set it in motion.
They had grand plans for fun at the ocean.
St. Nick waved his arm and invited them on.
In moments the family soon would be gone.
He gave a quick whistle and yank of the reigns
The neighbors they looked through glossed window panes.
The family they flew with St Nick in his sleigh
To enjoy their sunny beach holiday.
But they heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,
“Happy Christmas to all
And to all a goodnight!”