By popular demand - for vic piano

[Marcus]

A FlatHead Christmas:

T'was the night before Christmas, and out in the shed,
the '47 fatfender was covered, from its toes to its head.
And I just sampled hot chocolate, you know why,
Hoping that Ol' Santa soon would come by.

Flathead owners were nestled all snug in their beds,
While Shelby race cars danced in their heads.
I and my loved one, forever to keep,
Had both cuddled up for a long winter's sleep.

When out on the street there came such a roar,
I sprang from my bed to see what was in store!
I flew to the window and opened the blind,
not knowing at all, what I would find.

The moon on the pavement shown like daylight below,
As wonder and amazement made my eyes grow.
For down on the street approaching the stoop,
Came a jolly old man in a '32 3-window coupe.

This little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick.
Faster than lightening, with engines he came,
and he honked and flashed and called them by name:

Come small blocks, come big blocks, come flatheads, come fuelies;
With Holleys, with Carters, both singles and duelies,
To the top of the tach, redline one and all,
Now rev'em up, rev'em up, we gotta haul!

Like a tank full of nitro will make a car fly,
When the blower is set with the boost up too high.
So up the driveway that smoking '32 flew,
Loaded with parts and accessories too.

Red paint on the tin, such sparkle, such shine,
The lines smooth as silk, the leather so fine.
The wheels so wide, the tires so fat,
And "Run Flat" design with no chance of a flat.

The tips of the pipes were shiny and clean,
The windows were smoked, the glass such a sheen.
With features and options and power galore,
and zero-to-sixty in just one-point-four.

Then from the drive, the sound of a cough,
Like that made when the ignition's turned off.
He then set the brake and twice flashed the lights,
just as he does all Christmas Eve Nights.

He was dressed in red leather, with fur up above,
A new Shelby printed on the right driving glove.
parts and accessories slung on his back,
A multitude more in the Coupe in a sack.

He looked like Old Carrol, a jolly old man,
With hair white a snow, a Miami tan;
Such gleam in his eye, such spring in his walk,
As quick as a cheetah, with eyes like a hawk.

He spoke not a word but went straight to work,
Opened the garage, with one quick easy jerk.
He left us new wheels, the ones that won't hinder,
A new Super Charger to speed up Ol' Fatfender.

He sprang to his Coupe, threw his sack in the rear,
Brought up the revs, and dropped it in gear.
And I heard him call out, as he peeled out of sight,
To all you Flatheaders, "Drive Safely!" "Good Night!!"

[TomT/Williamsburg]

Really great, Marcus - loved it!

[40cpe]

Thanks Marcus. Merry Christmas!

[Seth Swoboda]

Merry Christmas Marcus!

[VeryTangled]

Hi Everyone. Marcus thanks for sharing this great piece of art! Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays to all!

[paul2748]

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Great - Thanks

[Mike in AZ]

Poet Laureate of the 'Barn...Merry Christmas, Marcus.....Mike

[GB SISSON]

That was awesome! I haven't felt real Christmasy until I read your poem. It's great. Thanks!

[Vic Piano]

It's just not Christmas without the Flathead Christmas Poem. Merry Christmas to you and yours Marcus, and a very Happy New Year.

[Marcus]

Thank you all: Vic, TRYING to get the dates arranged on my Judicial Calendar to come down for the Cigar City Flatheads Fest.......just crazy right now with both the Drug Court and Mental Health Court: BUT! Graduated 17 in December, clean and sober for five years; total now is over 300 graduates with a 5% recidivism rate........sure would be nice to see everyone again...........

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Marcus

BUT! Graduated 17 in December, clean and sober for five years; total now is over 300 graduates with a 5% recidivism rate........sure would be nice to see everyone again...........

Hey Marcus.........Merry Christmas to ya. I always enjoy hearing seldom-used words in real-life dialogue, like "recidivism". I'm pleasantly surprised to hear the rate that you're dealing with is anywhere near 5%. You must be doing somethin' right! DD

[Vic Piano]

Marcus,

That's excellent on all counts. Would love to see you and Margretha, hope you can make it to the "Barner's Bash". Have a Merry Christmas.

Vic

[Marcus]

Let me start by wishing everyone a Merry CHRISTmas and a Most Wonderful, Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year - I was neglectful in not doing so in previous posts! Mea Culpa!
Vic: I should know by early January my Judicial Calendar (in truth, I should already have it established, however the best laid plans of mice and men.....) and we can establish priorities then.
V8ccopman - Thank you; we strive mightily; we use "Best Practices" in all endeavors, tempered with common sense - and I detest stupidity. My Drug Court is a five year, very intensive, hands-on program; treatment is funded by the offender; the program is funded by a special state-wide $10 assessment on all Misdemeanors and Felonies. I tolerate little in the way of program violations - and my 314 participants (today) appreciate it. If you would like more information, drop a note to [email protected] and I will happily answer any/all questions. I am now officially dismissed from my soapbox.