Night Before Christmas

by black unicorn

night before christmas

Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the town,
Not a pony was stirring, not making a sound,
The saddles were hung by the fire with care,
With hopes that Celestia and Luna are there.

The fillies were nestled all snug in their beds,
As visions of presents danced in their heads.
And mama in her robe, and I in my cap,
Settled right down for a cold winter nap.

When out on the road arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
Away to my window I flew in a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw open the sash.

The moon lined the breast of the fresh fallen snow,
Gave luster of midnight to objects below,
When what to my wondering eyes did I see,
A giant carriage, and loyal princesses moving slowly.

With a beautiful young driver, so lovely and quick,
I thought for a moment I would have to be slick.
More rapid then griffins, her guards they had come,
And as quick as they came,
They all left by their name.

"Off Storm, off Swarm, and shield,
Off Comet, off Cupid, on honor and wield."
To the next roof, to the next,
Now dash,dash,dash away.

Happy holidays to all and to all a good night.