My Christmas Tree

My mom decorated my Christmas tree with
nectarous choc bars and sweets.
My tree was just way too delicious
Santa Claus would steal the treats.

I feared that Santa would eat the candy up,
so I ate the candy that night.
After that, I felt so full and sleepy,
When I woke, the mirror gave me a fright.

I saw myself, and fell down plump.
I had become a big old wimp.
My belly was wobbly and huge,
I was feeling like an overgrown blimp.

Then I went down to see my presents.
They were not what I really want –
A toothbrush and an exercise machine
to make my teeth clean and me gaunt.


-- by Gloson Teh