Local Author Jerry Gray Recites “The Night I Caught St. Nick”

Christmas comes but once each year!

THE NIGHT I CAUGHT ST. NICK

Christmas comes but once each year
St. Nick with toys and all his reindeer
There’ll be laughter and joy throughout the day
“I ate too much” some will say
I fought the sandman most of the night
But proof of St. Nick is my plight
And after hiding a camera with stealth care
I’ll soon have a picture – to show he was there
Then I heard laughter and a jingle bell
With a ho-ho-ho we all know well
While Rudolph stands by, to guide his flight
Down the chimney he came – in from the night
I grabbed the camera just that quick
I knew in a flash I had caught St. Nick
He hung stockings and mistletoe for all to see
With presents and candies all around the tree
I got the picture – and that’s no spoof
For in my hand – I have the proof
Then he hugged me and a wink from his eye
Up the chimney he flew – up into the sky
Then I noticed a note on our Christmas tree
A message to all but addressed to me
“Remember the ones who taught you to care
The presents you get – are meant to share
So pass on the reason of Christmas each year
Love your family and friends – who are so dear.”

With love, St. Nick

PS. Merry Christmas to all and this I say
Remember whose birthday we celebrate today”

-Jerry Allen Gray