DPF / Fishback

For all those perfecting the skill of perfect packaging for those of us taking the material seriously at this time of year that glimmers on many levels, from poetryfoundation.org.

from A Copywriter’s Christmas / by Margaret Fishback

The Twenty-fifth is imminent
And every known expedient
Designed for making Christmas pay
Is getting swiftly under way

DPF / Moore

This one’s for Dad, gone 23 years; but, I have his handwriting here on the front of this book, which makes him seem like he’s right here: “To Michele, from LT COL. Pizarro.” Happy holiday season to you, whatever your choice of holiday(s) may be.

from The Night Before Christmas / by Clement C. Moore (1779-1863)

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.