Jack’s Display

Tis the weekend for many people to decorate for Christmas. Just don’t make the same mistake that Jack made

Old man Jack had a knack
For displaying Christmas lights.
Evey year, he would cheer
“Time to hang the holiday brights.”

He was excited, a bit delighted
To decorate the front yard.
Up a tree, around the chimney
For Jack, it wasn’t that hard.

Lined in rows, wrapped in bows
And some were hung on a hook.
Sounds of awe, at what they saw
When neighbors stopped to look.

He made an Elf sitting on a shelf
And Santa flying in a sleigh.
There was a star, a rusty car
And some reindeers eating hay.

Shapes and sizes, a few surprises
Jack couldn’t wait to flip the switch.
There was no spark, it remained dark
A bulb must be causing the glitch.

One by one, until he was done
Jack check which light was out.
He was sure, he checked them before
But the darkness made him have doubt.

Caused by a bug or maybe the plug
Jack’s patience was wearing thin.
He realized after, with much laughter
The lights were never plugged in.