the real night before christmas

Twas a night to remember when all through the town,1

there wasn't a rustle, even of a nightgown.2

The inns were filled up to the brim,3

as people waited to be counted, some were rather grim.4

The animals were nestled all snug in their hay5

as flocks of well wishers to them made their way.6

And Mary beside the babe, and I in the straw,7

came to realize one little flaw.8

For outside the barn door there was so much chatter,9

I got to my feet to see what was the matter.10

When what to my awed sights to see,11

was a few noble men, by a few I mean three.12

All on camels, all bearing gifts of awe13

I let them in and the baby they saw.14

It didn't end there, for more and more came15

it got so crowded that it was a good thing the animals were tame.16

For I myself was overwhelmed by the masses, the gifts, the presents,17

and here I had thought that Mary and I were going to be peasants!18

For a star was shining on the child,19

a light far from mild.20

Angels were singing in the sky21

a beautiful chorus, I admit, I did cry.22

"Glory to god in the highest, and on earth peace and good will to men"23

they sang and they sang that a thousand times ten.24

Mary was so happy, she didn't mind her condition any more,25

for she had resented giving birth in a barn like she was dead poor.26

My bride, my wife, fourteen years old she was27

when she gave birth to the lord, who was as soft as a dove.