"Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse The compression socks were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that Santa Claus soon would be there
"Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse The compression socks were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that Santa Claus soon would be there
Young Jono lay wide-eyed in bed counting sheep Anticipating his joy when he woke from his sleep He had visions of a gift – wrapped in paper quite foolish – A bike that was goldish, or one that was blueish
Oh, how young Jono pined away for a bike (He’d wanted to cycle since he’d been a wee tyke) But his folks had said, “No, Jonathan, no – not ever; A bike for you? Nonsense – you’re way too clever.”
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