A Truckerfied Night Before Christmas
- Lance Christensen
- Jul 17, 2018
- 2 min read
Twas’ the night before Christmas, and all round the Earth, Most creatures were sleeping off an eve filled with mirth. Their stockings all hung by the chimney with care, And nary a wonder how all the gifts had got there. All children were nestled, snug in their beds, While truckers were driving their 18 wheel sleds. And Mom in her nightie, and I in my shorts, Had just settled down to watch DVR sports.
When out on the lawn there arose such a noise, I grabbed my shotgun to check on the toys. So downstairs I went and peered out at the street, and saw 3 sturdy reindeer pulling a “Pete”, It’s little old driver, fast asleep at the wheel. He’d been driving all night in his sleigh made of steel. I knew who he was, for he lived ‘cross the street, He spent weeks on the road and seldom could meet.
It was then I first realized how important he was, My holidays are happy from the hard work that he does. All the food, and electronics, the clothes, and the toys, that bring happiness to my girls and my boys. I thought of how rarely I saw this hardworking guy His weeks away from his family, it just made me cry I had to do something, for this dear little man, So with my wife and his, we came up with a plan.
So we ran to the store as just quick as could be And back with some presents and the last Christmas tree We closed off the street and ran lights all around, And decorated the tree and presents we found. As dawn approached we were ready to go, So we honked his air horn with a short little blow. He sprung out of his seat, his eyes open wide, and gazed in wide wonder at all the presents outside. He climbed out of the cab with tears in his eyes So very happy to see his Christmas surprise.
Merry Christmas to all the truckers and their families!,
Stay Truckerfied!
This is revised from something I wrote a couple of years ago, but it remains relevant to me still. Please think of all the dedicated men and women that make this season possible. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, or for those who would prefer…Happy Holidays!
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