Lights are all untangled
They're working now my dear
Please don't scream and holler
I go through this each year

Heard this since Thanksgiving
Now it is all done
Wondering where the tree is
Ethel's on the run

Running now and cleaning
Getting all things set
For me this is the hardest job
Frustrating ~ yes you bet

But every year the same song
Santa's on his way
Oh what fun it is to ride?
Well, sure for him ~ okay

Me I'm just the little elf
Who gets the lights undone
Maybe we should switch our jobs
Perhaps I'd have more fun

Riding in a big old sleigh
With one red nosed reindeer
Getting all the kudos
For all the bright lights here

Well have a Merry Christmas
Ethel's on her way
I'm trying to steer clear of her
She's electrical today

Uh oh I can hear her
I better get off line
Before she finds another job
I need a glass of wine.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
©Copyright December 14, 2003

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