Christmas in Queens

It's a little strange posting this just as I moved away from NY. Brought back some sentimental feelings--sniff sniff. But, I thought as our tribute to NY for the month of December I'd post a silly poem I wrote for our Christmas card 2 years ago (just a few months after we'd moved to New York City from Boulder, Colorado). Names have been changed to protect the innocent. Here it is,

"'Twas the night before Christmas in Queens."

'Twas the night before Christmas in the Smith''s new abode
Not a creature was stirring, not even the roaches they exterminated a few
months ago.
The stockings were laid on the sofa with care
'Cause their fireplace is back in Boulder somewhere.
The children in bed got to play and to laugh
For they now share a room since square footage is 'bout half.
The house it is cute, but creaky floors give us trouble,
If only car insurance didn't triple while rent's nearly double!
You'd think we complain... and we do once in a while,
But living in NY lets us also live in style!
See, Bobby's been to Ground Zero and Central Park, it's groovie.
Sally saw Santa at Macy's and is in a new infant's movie.
("E.B.'s Adventures"...coming to DVD July 2005)
David's job is awesome, the experience can't be beat
And Katie saw her senior year play, "42nd Street."
They can now get around both by subway and car
Visiting New Canaan and DC--they'll keep traveling afar.
Life's an adventure with their new East coast life
And they wish you a Merry Christmas! And to all a good night!