Putting up the decorations,
hanging stockings by the fire,
every boy and girl is hoping
they will get their heart’s desire.
Seepless nights of nervous waiting
listening to every sound,
squeals of joy, they know they’re good
by the piles of presents on the ground.
Sharing time and gifts with family,
taking in a panto show
because God as a baby
came to Earth so long ago.
I want to get a pet,
but my sisters would cry.
I don’t care which one,
only just not a fly.
Should it be big,
or should it be small?
Should it be short,
or should it be tall?
Maybe a reptile,
no not a newt.
Or an amphibian,
it has to be cute.
I’d like a horse,
or maybe a cat.
What about a turtle,
or an upside-down bat?
It could be a budgie,
it could be a frog.
No, I have decided,
I’ve got to have a DOG!