Brilliant. Simply brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
EllBee

paul_m_48329 wrote:

> I originally posted this on the Great Lakes Regional list, and since
> then I've had several people e-mail me to say I should also post it
> here and on the Newboxers' list as well. And so (as Rod Serling used
> to say on the Twilight Zone) Submitted for your approval:
>
> A Boxer's Night Before Christmas
> by Ace Blazer
>
> Twas the night before Christmas
> And all through the house,
> My children were sleeping
> And so was my spouse.
> I sat 'neath the glow
> Of my trusty desk lamp
> Near midnight, finishing
> One last hand-carved stamp.
>
> As I whittled away,
> Tiny pink pieces falling,
> I smiled to myself
> On that cold night, recalling
> An old man I'd met
> In the mall's parking lot
> A few nights ago
> Who was in a tight spot.
>
> He'd seemed somewhat dazed
> As he paced back and forth,
> Mumbling to himself
> "Now which way is North?"
> I thought "Ah! A Boxer!
> I know just what to do!"
> And, pointing straight up,
> Said: "I haven't a clue!"
>
> His kind, bearded face
> Grew a puzzled expression
> And I realized this man
> Didn't share my obsession.
> It seems that I'd gotten
> Our signals quite crossed;
> He was no Letterboxer-
> He simply was lost!
>
> I asked the old gent
> If he needed a ride.
> With a wink and a smile,
> "No, thanks" he replied.
> "I'm a long way from home-
> Thank you for caring-
> I was last-minute shopping
> Now I've lost my bearing."
>
> "I can help you" I said
> And without further thought,
> >From my bags I pulled out
> A new compass I'd bought.
> "I want you to have this
> Your need's greater than mine.
> I've an old one at home,
> It will serve me just fine."
>
> "Thank you" he said;
> "This is just what I need."
> I smiled as we parted;
> I'd done my good deed.
>
> Back in the present,
> My carving now done,
> I rose from my chair;
> It was now half-past one.
> I wondered where I'd hide
> my new Yule-themed box
> When there came from my door,
> Three or four gentle knocks.
>
> I opened the door
> And there in the cold,
> Was a brand new compass
> With a case of pure gold.
> Attached was a note
> Written neatly in red:
> "Thanks for helping. -S.C."
> Was all that it said.
>
> I stood alone, puzzled
> As I looked around
> And then from afar
> Came a jingling sound.
> I then heard a voice
> I'll recall til the end:
> "Merry Christmas,
> And Happy Boxing, My Friend!"
>
> You should always help
> Others in need, for you see,
> You just never can tell
> Who they really may be!
>
>



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What fun! Thanks for sharing!

RIFamily


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