Footprints in the Snow
He visited last night
There were footprints in the snow
Not just those of boots
And of the one with the glowing nose
Hundreds of different shaped ones
Some really tiny and some of them quite big
But somehow their bearers
Never cracked a twig.
They moved around in silence
So you they did not wake
For the animals and the elves
Have a vow they dare not break.
To make sure they deliver gifts
But not rouse you from your sleep
In case you feel the need
To pop downstairs and peep.
© Steve Ellis (IntotheBlue) 2012