Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Mildred's Gift...because you asked.

This year we gave my mother in law, Mildred, something that just didn't fit under the tree. (either in size or in "decor") So instead we presented it with this little poem I jotted down just for the special occasion.


T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse! The stocking was hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

With a groan and a grimace down the chimney he came, "Oh, my bladder is full!" I heard him exclaim. He snuck through the house till he found the commode, then thought to himself, "Finally a place to unload!".

He quickly considered, "Do I flush? Do I not?" then fearing discovery of the present he brought, he sucked in his breath and plunged the little lever down...but the toilet bowl contents just went round and around!

He just stood there staring, knees quaking in fright, and called on his elves to remedy his poor plight. "On Melody, on Sheryl, on Brian and Sue!" (These elves, they were Langes, and they knew just what to do!) They rushed off to Lowes, Rudolph still in the lead, and bought just the toilet to fit the homeowners need!

With the help of an elf known only as Ed, the throne was installed while everyone was in bed.

From the top of the rim, to the depths of the ball, this toilet could flush away, flush away all!

And I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, Mildred, enjoy your new throne! And to all a good night!

2 comments:

Tamara said...

you've got mad poem-ing skills! that was impressive. and what a useful gift! :)

Woman of Many Thoughts said...

Oh you are so stinking creative!