The wrapping paper, still strewn across the living room floor, made a mess that lead right to the front door.
The Fragoso's were preparing for a full day ahead while Echo, their dog, was nestled sleepily in his bed.
With Toya in her scarf and I in my hat, we got in the car for a nice, lengthy chat -
when out on the street we noted no traffic, we looked at each other as if telepathic.
when out on the street we noted no traffic, we looked at each other as if telepathic.
Away to Seattle we drove like a flash, parked in the parking lot, and thanked God we didn't crash.
The sun arose steadily beneath the Northwest fog, which gave luster to everything just like a short jog.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature mermaid with two tiny fish tails.
With big wooden doors, so warm and homey,
I knew in a moment it must be the one, the only.
More rapid than eagles my sister and I came, entered, and shouted, and call'd out by name:
"Now latte! Now mocha! Now macchiato and drip! On frappe! On hot tea! On dry cappuccino!"
"Order one of each! Order one not on the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
A wink from a barista's eye and a twist of his head soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And fill'd all the coffee cups; then turn'd with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving a nod, above the counter he rose.
He sprung to his feet, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle:
But I heard him exclaim, ere he vanished out of sight —
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
The End.
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