Each year, Rose von Schilling writes a version of this poem and shares it with our community. Thank you, Rose!
December 20, 2021 - 2:15pm
by Rose von Schilling, Program Assistant, Health Care Assistant Program
Adapted extensively from “A Visit From St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore
Public domain, intended for private entertainment only, so not covered by copyright protection (I hope)
'Twas the week before Christmas
And all through the halls
Not a creature was stirring
Not a sound in these walls
They tear down the drive-thru
On our parking lot
The bunnies all gather
To nibble and plot
The pandemic’s still with us
But we must go on
With new ways to do things
Else the virus has won
Dr Bonnie said vaccines
Would bring a reprieve
And so we stepped forward
To roll up our sleeve
That little blue card
It sure means a lot
Moderna or Pzifer
Which one was this shot?
It’s too hot in the heat dome
How can we stay cool?
Have to type on a laptop
With our feet in a pool
The days blur together
We’re all stressed and all spent
A light in the tunnel
Back to campus we went
The students were happy
To come back to class
But numbers are rising
So we have to wear masks
It’s great to see you
As we pass in the hall
But I can’t help but wonder
Why we now look so tall
This college gypsy
‘Round the West I did roam
Back to working on campus
Whole lot better than home
We’re closer now
But it’s not like before
There’s hope for the time
We’re together once more
Happy Christmas* to all
And to all a good night
To you and your dear ones
In this season of Light
*a traditional seasonal greeting originating in Western Europe; not intended to endorse or promote one faith or culture over another
Merry Christmas
Happy belated Hanukkah
Happy Solstice
Happy Kwanzaa
And of course,
Happy Holidays
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