With a nod to Gene Autry

Up on the countertop, colorful balls.

One project after another calls:

Hats, scarves, socks, sweaters, even toys–

All for the dearest ones’ Christmas joys.

Who would know?

(Row after row) Who would know?

Up on the countertop, click, click, click,

Another project—finish it quick.

First comes the stocking, now a smaller one.

Then a pair of crew socks nearly done.

Might wrap that sweater as a vest with no arms.

And making that scarf a cowl does no harm.

Who would know?

(Row after row) Who would know?

Up on the countertop, click, click, click

Another project—finish it quick.

Paula Herbert, Christmas Parody for 2024