'Twas the Week Before Christmas

'Twas the Week Before Christmas

 An original poem by Running For Cupcakes (aka me)

'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the town,

Not a sidewalk was shoveled, at even one house.

My laces were tied all tight and with care,

So outside to the roads I went running with dare.

Everyone else snuggled warm in their beds,

Were saying "what is that crazy girl doing?!" in their heads.

Running around the neighborhood for three freezing laps,

Had me ready to take a long winter's nap.

I thought it would be fun to run in the snow,

but there is a lot of things I did not know.

I kept hoping for the sun to appear,

So the ice could melt and the paths would be clear.

The low temperatures made me run quick,

I was worried I would get sick!

The miles passed by and the end finally came,

I looked up and saw my street name.

When I got home all my teeth could do was chatter,

I was so cold I was worried I would shatter.

Up to the hot shower I ran in a flash,

To thaw out from my quick winter dash.

Now I'm curled up all warm on the couch,

And I may be acting like a grouch.

Grumpy Courtney is not a pretty sight,

So Happy Holidays to all and to all a Goodnight!