As I thought of that man who was dressed like a bum, I asked myself why he had bothered to come. Then I felt the cigar that I clutched in my hand, Suddenly start to erupt and expand. What magic is this? I wanted to know, As the stogie continued to rumble and grow. The cigar got real big, and it turned into wood. I said to myself, this must be something good. And when the cigar got as big as a hog, I realized it had become a Yule Log. I dropped that Yule Log on my stove with a yell, Then it started to burn, and it started to smell. Then I smelled the aroma of chili and beer! It filled me with wonder and grace and good cheer. That magical log and its magical smoke Settled over my home like a miracle cloak. Then I looked in the flames, and I saw all the faces Of all my old friends, in all the old places. I smiled a big smile, and was all filled with joy -- Like stealing my first Christmas tree as a boy. That cop saved my Christmas, and gave me new hope, When I thought I had come to the end of my rope. Then, I knew -- tho' it all seemed a little bit sick -- That the man in the raincoat was really Saint Nick! Since then, I've gone straight, and I've stayed out of jail, Got a wife and a kid, and I work without fail. And many's the Christmas I've spent in our home, Thinking back to that night with that magical gnome. And I always give thanks for my Christmas Eve spree With Lieutenant Columbo, L.A.P.D.
Thank you Ted! I look forward to this each year! Merry Christmas to you and to all of our fellow Columbo fans!
Every year I re-read this and its fantastic! thank U again Ted. truly a great work!!
GREAT JOB Ted! I dabble in rhyming poetry myself, and maybe one of these years I'll write something Columbo-themed too. Here's my favorite website, that offers both rhymes and synonyms all in one spot: https://www.rhymezone.com/
Thanks Irene, Fred and David!!
Thanks for sharing it Ted and Merry Christmas!
You too, Eric! Good to hear from you.