Holiday Writing Contest 2020

Here’s my entry for Susanna Hill’s Holiday Writing Contest. The rules are to write a holiday themed story aimed at children ages 12 and under, maximum 300-400 words, based on a supplied prompt. For 2020 the prompt was Holiday Helper.

‘TWAS A NIGHT ON THE FARM

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the farm

The snow streamed down swiftly, giving cause for alarm

The gifts were all wrapped, we were ready to go

We’ll never get to Grandmas, there’s just too much snow.

The goats, cows and pigs all loved Grandma too

She fed them and loved them, the whole barnyard zoo

“Listen up!” shouted Pony, “We have to be quick.

The snow’s piling up, we can’t let it stick.”

When out on the lawn, we heard grunts and loud moos

The animals were gathering, lining up two by twos

We opened the front door and stood there in awe

The animals dug quickly, scraping their paws

They cleared a straight path, they did wonderful work

Snow flying, hooves digging, they were going berserk!

With the little old pony in charge of the team,

They were finished in no time; it was just like a dream

The animals did it, the snow’s cleared away!

We can make it to Grandma’s, we won’t need a sleigh.

Now children, now Mama, let’s pack up the car,

The gifts and the food, the tree with the star.

Barnyard friends, we thank you, thank you all very much

You came through for our family, our hearts you did touch

Pony gave us a wink, “Was there ever a doubt?

Friends helping each other, it’s what the season’s all about.”