in a shivering wood,

frozen in time.

you stand at a door,

covered in glistening shine.

with a raise of your fist,

and a rap of thrice,

you suddenly find yourself,

covered in ice!

all the snow on the roof,

from just last night,

fell at your knock,

and gave you a fright!

just as you go

to swipe off your beard,

you find in your face,

a tiny girl has appeared.

she looks at you,

with your now white face,

and starts to cheer,

“Santa’s here!”