Then we heard a creak at the door
Much like the creaks we'd heard before...
It was Papa loaded to the hilt
His rose for Momma was starting to wilt...
Little Sister and I shouted with joy
Papa said "For each of you I have a toy"...
Papa had bought us our hearts desire
Then he smile at us, as he lit the fire...
Little sister got her favourite doll
It was so sweet, so perfect, a shag above small...
He then gave Mamma a Silver neckless
Twould be the the perfect was my guess...
Baby got a new blanket and rattle
The Papa said, "Everyone scaddaddle"
I said, "Papa what's in the box???"
He just smiled like a fox...
Sister and I went into the kitchen
We'd help Momma buy pitching in...
Momma put a glazed ham in the oven
"Nothing tastes better than home cooked lovin' "
Our neighbour was a great aide
Said, "My love for cooking will never fade..."
Still, we wondered what Papa had bought
"What's in the box???" The answer we sought...
From the living room we heard a noise
It was not the sound made by our toys...
When we heard some playful yips
Papa snapped his fingertips...
Into the living room we ran
Holding back our joy best as a child can...
What we saw was a Shepherd pup
For Christmas was all dressed up...
How we were filled with so much glee
Such a sight the puppy was to see...
"Tell us Papa, what's the puppy's name
Please don't make it something lame,"
He said, "The name is up to you,
Make it something sharp, is what you'll do,"
A name is a very, special thing
So we all agreed to call him... King...
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