elf on the shelf – The Poetic Life 2.0

Once ’twas a mischievous elf,
Whom had a schoolroom to himself,
He thought it was a bundle of fun,
To watch sparkling red glitter glue run!

He hid amongst dictionaries and other books,
Enjoyed the element of surprise he had in other nooks,
Left kids notes and symbols with many a pen,
Whilst creating his little unique trail of mayhem…

For he created confetti snow and had wild parties with toys,
This Elf on the Shelf's wanting to be a children’s delight,
Gaming on the computers, solving Christmas equations,
And generally enjoying his schoolroom fortnight…

The children however thought he’d gone nuts,
Their annual game of find the elf had turned to guessing “what’s he doing next?”
For when an elf decides to attempt baking a birthday cake,
The results can leave some slightly perplexed…

Eventually the school year finally found it’s end,
The Elf returning to his expected plans to create fun,
Hiding amongst the baubles on the tree and riding on the deer,
Doing his bit to inspire a daily element of Christmas cheer.

There’s an Elf amongst my ornaments…

beside my porcelain doll,

it’s hanging by a carousel,

where next may not be droll.

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There’s an Elf upon my Freezer,

Hiding by the grog!

Snuggled in a bowl of gemstones,

Now it’s sitting on a log.
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There’s an Elf hiding in the schoolroom,

crouched beside the printer,

Balanced on a library book,

Let’s hope that shelf doesn’t leave a splinter!
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There’s an Elf amongst the basketballs!

And now they’re in a shoe!

It’s hiding amongst the teddy bears,

Where next who has a clue!

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We’ve found him in a tissue box,

And sitting by the keys,

They’ve hidden in a watering can,

Does this Elf just do as they please?

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There’s an Elf upon an Emu egg!

Let’s hope it doesn’t crack!

And hiding in a box of candles,

Look they’re on the reindeer’s back!

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There’s an Elf hanging on the garland,

And one stuck in the blinds!

Hiding in the children’s wardrobe,

Out to enchant their growing minds.

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There’s an Elf amongst the cookies,

Awaiting Santa Clause,

Upon their return next Christmas season,

There’s bound to be applause.

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