Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 In Anticipation

It's Christmas Eve, I know that I

Should be fast asleep, but instead

I'm hiding in the tree to spy

For arrival of Jolly Red.

Look like an ornament I be

Listening for that rooftop tap.

These pine needles are poking me,

And I'm getting covered in sap.

Oh, I think now I hear the sound,

That well known greeting, "Ho, Ho, Ho."

Up there someone is downward bound,

And bringing goodies to bestow.

Down the chimney of this cat's house

Comes Santa, hope he brings my mouse.