T’was the Night Before Christmas – 2012 …
Pondering Pete Polar Bear
T’was the Night Before Christmas; Pete Polar Bear was not amused. The ice sheet shared with Santa could no longer be used.The North Pole melted – it could not be a worst plight. Santa’s workshop that topped it sank clear out of sight.
Santa’s elves saw it coming, worked night and day – Christmas toys now stacked on an iceberg in Santa’s old sleigh.
Santa was thankful but his problem’s quite clear. How does he take off with eight tiny reindeer?
For the reindeer need a run to speed to the sky. Trapped on a tiny iceberg, how could they fly?
Pete Polar Bear saw it all and knew it was bad. But it’s the time for solutions, not to mope or be sad.
Pete had a strong heart, a big brain in his head. His mission was simple: launch Santa, launch Santa’s sled.
Pete was tough, a good swimmer for sure. He jumped in the bay; he knew he’d endure.
Rudolph’s smile was big, his nose a bright red, guiding Pete to the iceberg and Santa’s trapped sled.
Santa threw Pete a line, and all held on tight. Pete turned to the wind and swam with all his might.
The iceberg stuttered but soon picked up speed. In the face of the breeze, Santa muttered, he had the lift he would need.
So Santa shouted and called them by name:
“Now Dasher!
Now Dancer!
Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On Comet!
On Cupid!
On Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the ice!
To the top of the ice wall!
Now dash away!
Dash Away!
Dash away all!!!”Pete took a deep breath, the iceberg floating by. He climbed its steep banks, his eyes to the sky.
Santa’s sleigh’s in full flight, a sight to behold. But Pete pondered, would next Christmas be ice-cold?
For if not we all have to worry. Not only about Santa or Pete or all who are furry.
We’re in this together, Pete, you and me. We take care of each other or we sink in the sea.
Yes, some understand, yes, some really care. But Santa’s plight tells us the care’s still too rare.
So, our New Year’s mission should hit the right zone: let’s all pitch in and help so no one goes it alone.
In the meantime, as Christmas is near, be thankful for Pete, for each other, and be of good cheer!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
From
Pondering Pete Polar Bear &
Joan and Dick Jacobs© 2012 Dick Jacobs
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Extra Credits:
Consider: Where will Santa Go When there is no North Pole?
The American Scholar: Our Imperiled World
You can definitely see your skills in the paintings you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers such as you who are not afraid to mention how they believe. At all times follow your heart.
Jake, I just had to send a personal response. We finally had a chance to read your poem. We are so impressed with the originality and appropriateness! Now you can add poet to your long list of talents. Thank you for sharing and please hug Joanie for us. Merry Christmas.
Lois and Ralph
Yikes! That brings it home in a not-too-subtle but pleasant way. Merry Christmas to you too and a happy healthy environmentally friendly new year.
Lynn
Dick: You are so incredibly creative. I just loved this. And, I assume that you took the shot of Pete! Gorgeous. Thank you so much for all your work and encouragement of others. We need for everyone to stay conscious and I am glad to know someone who is so artistically having fun while intentionally raising consciousness. That is a great way to spend time during the Holidays! Many happy returns to you and yours.
Suzanne
Hi Dick,
Your T’WAS is touching, powerful and scary
Thank you
What a moving photograph! A polar bear in snow broken with vegetation …
It goes right to my heart.
Hope you and yours have a happy
Annie
Thanks,
Sally
WONDERFUL. thank you and Happy Holidays to you and your family, and best for the New Year. May it be filled with wonder, joy, and many adventures.
Hannah and Arthur
Not bad stuff!
Peter
Adorable…
Merry Christma!
Peter
Great! I posted it on facebook by copying the link. For some reason, at some sites, when you use the icon it posts under your name but not on your timeline. Hope you and Joan have a lovely season and great New Year.
Funny, well written, but in a way very, very sad.
Wonderful! Thank you so much. Happy Holidays to you too!
Nancy
Dick & Joanie: Such a great message & so beautiful in its way.! Thanks so much and Happy Holidays to you both & your extended family! Kami & Gene