‘Twas the Friday before Christmas
And in the mom’s mind
Came a shocked realization
She was running out of time
Free shipping was ending
The stockings lay slack
The kids had been with Dad
But they were coming back
But what would she get them
These children of hers
They had plenty of their own toys
Plus many of hers
The daughter needs clothing
But clothes-gifts make kids cry
They all need some socks
But socks make them sigh
Did Mom get too many
Of gifts for one child
Leaving gaps for the others
Who would then go wild
Or did she forget any
Gifts for the baby
He doesn’t care yet
But the others will, maybe
And the others!
The gifts for the teachers
Did she remember
And who are the others who
Must be thought of in December
She hearkens back
To Christmas of yore
When she had lots of time
And perhaps brain cells more
The cards were sent early
Her stress levels mild
Gift wrapping was fun
And she was the child
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