Christmas Prep
Christmas isn't far away
with frost and icy snows.
Please be certain, children,
that Father Christmas knows
where to bring your presents –
down the chimney? In the porch?
Do you even own a chimney?
Will he need a torch?
Or when the clock strikes midnight,
will your teddy creep
down the stairs all by himself
when everyone's asleep,
to open up the big front door,
let Santa in the hall
and whisper both together
Happy Christmas to you ALL!?
with frost and icy snows.
Please be certain, children,
that Father Christmas knows
where to bring your presents –
down the chimney? In the porch?
Do you even own a chimney?
Will he need a torch?
Or when the clock strikes midnight,
will your teddy creep
down the stairs all by himself
when everyone's asleep,
to open up the big front door,
let Santa in the hall
and whisper both together
Happy Christmas to you ALL!?
This poem is copyright (©) Jane Newberry 2025
About the Writer
Jane Newberry
Jane Newberry is an all-sorts poet and songwriter living in Cornwall. Her book of play-rhymes Big Green Crocodile was shortlisted for the prestigious CLIPPA award in 2021. The new baby is Big Red Dragon, published by Otter-Barry Books in August 2024. Jane is widely published online and in magazines and anthologies.
