T'was a Party

T'was the last day of finals and all through the house

not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The table’d been set,

 decorated with care,

in hope that the guests soon would be there.

Upstairs were blankets, 

pillows and beds;

while movies were waiting to fill up their heads.

Nyla in her splendor and I with my tea

had just settled in to watch some TV.

When what to our wondering eyes should appear

but a minivan packed 

with eight sophomores this year.

More rapid than coursers they barged through the door,

discarding coats and shoes on the floor.

They wasted no time but went straight to their gifts.

With oohing and ahhing and a few laughing fits.

 Secret Santa was the game and it was a delight;

the gifts for each girl had been selected just right.

Next on the list was eating the goodies:

pizza and sausages, chips, candies and cookies.

Stories to tell and stories to hear.

Some stories were really not for mom’s ear.

Then there was dipping and dotting and more.

And felines who just couldn't 

stay on the floor.

The smiles and laughter carried on through the night

I must say these girls, were more than alright.

Then laying a finger aside of their noses

and giving a nod, up the stairses they roses.

Though two floors apart, it remains a riddle

why still, 

of sleep, 

I got so little.

So, mothers of teenagers, lend me your ear

if a party is something you might try this year.

You are sure to be a hero when all’s said and done,

cuz

GIRLS

              JUST  

                                  WANT 

                                                   TO

                                                                     HAVE 

                                                                                            FUN!

                                                

                                                                      

Merry Christmas to ALL and to ALL a good night!