The Prompt: Write a Christmas poem parody of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, only write it about an unexpected guest who isn’t Santa.
I'm adjusting this to fit in with the next holiday now. It's slightly abridged.
'Twas the night before New Years
and all through the house,
not a curtain was stirring,
not even from a louse.
The streamers were hung from the ceiling with care
in hopes that a light show would be seen in the air.
The appetizers were nestled all snug in the fridge,
while the card table was set up for our game of bridge.
Dressed in black sparkles and my hair sprayed like that,
I was waiting for my date to visit my flat.
When out on the porch there arose such a clatter
I sprang to the door to see what was the matter.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but my miniature self and one from eight future years.
The girl wore a shirt featuring a show from Nick
and I knew in a moment it was 7 year old Nic.
The woman wore a ring, a bright smile shone through
Happier than me, and had a picture of children too.
I stepped a few paces back as they dropped from the roof.
I wasn't sure if I was dreaming or my brain was aloof.
They walked in happily, stretching their backs,
Then sat on the couch, beckoning me to come back.
Nicole, it's me, when your days were more merry.
And you haven't met me, but I'm not different very.
We know you are worried for the next year to show
But we're here to tell you to let the worry the go.
I'm here to remind you of a happier elf.
One full of joy, who believed in herself.
And I'm from a time not so far ahead
to show that you've got nothing to dread.
You're so focused on your goals pertaining to work
that you've forgotten that life has more simple perks.
Show love to others, be nice to those
who stare down at you from the tip of your nose.
Most importantly, hope in God, and obey Him
and you'll never worry for anything again.
Then I heard them exclaim as they disappeared from sight,
Always remember things turn out alright!
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