91ƵTwas the Night Before Christmas
And all through Prince Town
Not a creature was stirring
There was no one around.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that big fat cheques from the province soon would be there.
The mayor was nestled all snug in his bed
While visions of an entire day off danced in his head.
When on Old Hedley Road there arose such a clatter
Spencer sprang from his bed to see what was the matter.
The moon on the crest of the new fallen snow
Reminded him of ploughing, or they91Ƶd be no way to go.
Then what to his wondering eyes should appear
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny mule deer.
Then in a twinkling he heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As he drew in his head and was turning around
Down the chimney Santa Claus came with a bound.
His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples how merry.
But the mayor stepped back, his own face was wary.
91ƵNo no,91Ƶ said St. Nick. 91ƵIt91Ƶs all for the best.
I promise I91Ƶve just had a negative test.91Ƶ
Brushing soot from his jacket, he admired the tree.
91ƵSorry I91Ƶm late, but I took Highway 3.91Ƶ
And then from his pocket he pulled out his fist.
It clutched a thick scroll, a very long list.
91ƵLet91Ƶs see what you need,91Ƶ the old elf muttered.
He scanned through the paper and started to stutter.
91ƵThese..are..um91Ƶtall orders. This is a lot.
Most of these asks are for things I don91Ƶt got.
Stoplights and dikes, equipment and roads
Mental health care, sewers, water. It91Ƶs loads.
I don91Ƶt know when I could make this arrive
But I will for sure have a word, when I hit Sussex Drive.91Ƶ
Then laying a finger aside of his nose
Up the chimney Santa Claus rose.
But Spencer heard him exclaim, as the team moved along
91ƵYou91Ƶve done awesome, Mr. Mayor. Stay Princeton Strong.91Ƶ
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