
We’re not the only ones
Who love the holidays
Critters too, love Christmas
In many special ways
Squirrels snack on gingersnaps
To celebrate the day
When their bellies are full
Together they all play
Bunnies search the field
For the elusive Man of Snow
Standing tall on bunny feet
They kiss the Snowman’s nose
Horses in the barn
Enjoy their Christmas mash
Warm oats and apple bits
Leave a sticky-sweet mustache
The solitary owl says,
“Hoo, hooooooo,” on Christmas night
For the gift of refuge
For the gift of flight
With a squeak, a purr,
A neigh, and a hoo, hooooooo
A Merry Christmas to all
A Merry Christmas to you