'Twas the Day After Christmas

'Twas the day after Christmas
and all through the house

boxes, wrappings, and bows

were littered about.

The stockings still hung

by the chimney with care

but goodies and gifts

were no longer there.

My one child was nestled

still snug in her bed;

she had stayed up too late
should've been sleeping instead.

And I in my PJs
sitting at my computer,
felt bad for my husband,
the workday commuter.

He had opened the office

always diligent it seems
so that people with new cars

could cover their insurance needs.

I knew in time

my vacation would end,
86 essays and grades
on me would depend.

But until then I'll sit here,
create, play, and pen

poems and greetings

for all my googleblog friends.

And then I'll find time

for some afternoon jogging;
scratch that, instead

I'll relax with my new "Artful Blogging!"

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas

and that your New Year will be a blessed one!