(to the tune of chestnuts roasting on an open fire)

Persimmons ripening in the kitchen sink
Wind machines roaring in the yard
Birthday gifts being tied up in pink
And cookies baking without lard.

Everybody knows that tree lights make a Christmas tree.
And help to make the season bright
Chinese fingers goofed up on “F-3”
No curse nor threat could make it right.
When UPS came to our door
Bringing a new “part B” we gave a roar
Installed it worked, the tree was lit!
And Christmas cheer returned to Ivanhoe a bit

And so we’re finishing another day
Of Christmas prep and seasonal fun
There’s much more to do; what can I say?
Just love from ” Santa” and his Hon.