Christmas EyeballsAn Aunt Gram Story

Christmas 2008

Christmas was comingIn a day or two,

The toys were not ready.What to do? What to do?

Elves were in a tizzyWorking ‘round the clock,While the famous “List”

Sat under a rock.

Who would help checkThe Naughty/Nice List?

Who would make certainThat no one was missed?

The elves strained their brainsTo think of a plan.

Then in a flash One screamed “I can!”

You can do what?They all wanted to know.“Get Christmas helpersSo the sleigh can go.”

Listen to my plan—

Another pair of eyes,

Squirreled away

Behind a disguise.

Eyes see things

Hidden from view,

Big blue bug eyes

Stare right through.

Eyes could be sleeping

Or deep in thought,

Or maybe just hoping

Not to get caught!

To be Santa’s helper

You must be alert,

You must climb stairs

And wear a shirt.

The best way to see,

As everyone knows-

Squench your eyes

And crinkle your nose!

Some take it all in—

No detail missed.

Others drink dog water

And want to be kissed.

Children may be found

Making angels in the snow,

Or wearing a turban

And putting on a show.

Naughty/nice children

Are regular folks.

They chase lizards

And pet baby goats.

Should we watch dogs?

What about those?

What about him

And his squishy nose?

What about pirates

Or computer nerds?

Naughty or nice?

Or just strange birds?

He’s up to something,That look means

trouble.

She’s wide openAnd ready to rumble.

Are you naughty or nice

If you’re a boo pie like me?

What about pollywogs?

I think there are 3.

Look high and lowAnd straight ahead.Naughty childrenWon’t be in bed.

Let’s be direct—

Santa’s a good fellow.

He doesn’t care

If your nose is yellow.

What if we’re naughtyOnce in a while?Hmmm, said the elf,And then he smiled.

All are naughtyEvery now and then.Say you’re sorryAnd begin again.

If eyes are indeed

The window to the soul,

What do you reckon

These have foretold?

Those extra eyeballsGot the job done,

Names were checked twice,Each and every one.

The sleigh was ready

To deliver toys

To beautiful baby girls

And silly little boys!