Twas the night before Christmas and the service begun
The church was all decked out, for holiday fun!
Church members were nestled all snug in their pew
With wreaths and lights and poinsettias in view
The auditorium was warm to instill Christmas cheer
And singers were ready with carols near and dear
Then up at the front with sermon notes handy
A Christmas message, for sure, from old Pastor Andy
The music was great and the message…okay
But everyone’s thoughts were for the breaking of day
For morning would come with presents and joy
Mom getting clothes and Dad, of course, toys
When out on the parking lot there arose such a clatter
We sprang from our seats to see what’s the matter
Running out through the foyer and down the long hall
We stood in the doorway to watch, one and all
A few feet away was a broken down car
Dented and scratched, an eye-sore for sure
Then out stepped a man from this beat up ole caddy
And three youngsters inside, they each called him “Daddy!” Continue reading “Twas the night…”
