All I want for Christmas
Sofie is a very cheeky girl
And rather clever for a mouseShe tiptoes down the quiet corridors
Undiscovered within the country houseHer favourite time of year has finally arrived
The freshly baked gingerbread wafts down the hall
The tree is hung with pretty baubles and twinkling lights
A smell that’s irresistible to the resident mice
As the house falls silent, Sofie looks all around
Scampering towards the treat her feet make no sound
She has her eye on her most desired prize
The giant orange ball reflecting in her glassy black eyes
Swinging wildly from branches to steal the treat
She reaches with all her might for something sweet
With a final swing she captures her treasure
Tapped and unwrapped she enjoys the chocolatey pleasure
Christmas Magic
There is a sprinkle of magic in the frosty air tonight, for this is Christmas Eve
Woodland folk gather together with good cheer because they firmly believe
Each year on this night there is a special visitor from up above
Spreading happy tidings, delivering gifts with jolly laughter and love
Snowflakes gently begin to fall as they gaze up eagerly at the stars
Everyone closes their eyes and makes a special wish from their hearts
In the distance there is a soft jingling sound and the robin excitedly tweets
Here he comes! It’s the winter wonderland sleigh bearing lots of yummy treats
With a sudden woosh across the sky the glittering sleigh bursts into view
Presents drop into the trees where the owls catch the crying “twit twoo”
The reindeers jingle their bells waving to the animals cheering down belowFlying high on their magical dust which make their antlers glow
A feast the animals will now enjoy of wild mushroom stew and cranberry piesHugging each other goodnight they stretch, yawn and hibernate with contented sighs
As they huddle together knowing the greatest gift is having each other near
A Christmas lullaby is softly sung to welcome in a Happy New Year
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Between the ancient roots of an old oak tree
Nestled in a bed of moss and copper-coloured leaves
Lays a little hedgehog as snuggled warm as can be
The cold winter wind whistles as he softly sleeps
As the inky midnight sky twinkles with a thousand stars
Silver frost creeps silently over the fields and hedgerows
The frosty moon hangs quietly watching from afar
Soundly asleep he twitches his feet and tiny nose
He is dreaming of a magically white Christmas
A joyful day of feasting to be enjoyed by all
The majestic barn owl glides silently past overhead
As little hedgehog sleeps on delicate snowflakes being to fall.
Highland Stag
Up and up, he climbed higher than any other would dare
Until the top he reached and breathed out a fog of mountain air
Cool and crisp against the morning his breath billowed in clouds around
The colour of the soft mountains and the heather on the ground
He is the great stag, wise creature, majestic and king,
Strong and proud the land he is quietly overlooking
His beating heart in rhythm with the soul of the land
A squirrel watches him from a tree in silent command
For all through time he has been the guardian of the streams
The moors and the mountains upon wherever the sun gleams
Quietly wearing his burden through soft old chestnut eyes
With a gentle smile known only to those with knowledge of the wise.
Mr Pickles Christmas Party
The smell of fresh spiced gingerbread biscuits wafted through the woodland to Badgers hole
Excitedly he threw on a scarf and hopped out to join the cheerful crowd on a stroll
For today everyone would join in the festive fun for it only happens once a year
Today is the famous Mr Prickles Christmas Party of celebration and good cheer
A fragrant wreath of moss, pine cones and mistletoe adorn his little front door“Knock Knock!” they all cried merrily as they heard his padded feet running across the floor
As he threw open the door, they all cheered and piled into the home at the base of a tree
As they looked around, they gasped in wonder at such wonderous sights they did see
Thousands of fairy lights twinkled all the way up inside the tree sparkling from every branch and twig“It’s like being inside a star!” cried Squirrel as she suddenly spotted a bowl of frosted honey figs
As the animals all arrived, they were handed hot apple cider and the party got into full swing
Brown Hare cheerfully handed out hot bowls of wild chestnut stew and said “let the games begin!”
Blackbirds and robins tweeted merrily above singing carols as they played pin the tail on the deer
Badger couldn’t stop laughing as he removed all the toasted marshmallows stuck to Mr Deer’s rear“Pull the cracker” cried Mr Prickles and as they pulled out his loose needles, he shouted BANG!
They told stories of the ancient forest and filled their bellies with delicious winter treats
The young foxes full of energy and sweets were still playing games like hide and seek
And so, into the night they all merrily danced and sang until the stars appeared
Old Barn Owl raised a glass and declared it another successful party to end the year!
Reindeer Kisses
At Christmas time we long for snow that sparkles and glistens
Looking to the Christmas Eve night sky for sleigh bells we listen
It’s an enchanting time for dreaming and making magical wishesI believe in all the elves, mince pies, mistletoe and reindeer kisses
