'Twas the Night Before Deadline

I always manage to have a book due at the end of the year, and this is no exception. So in the spirit of the season, here is a little something for those who are waiting for it.

C.A. and M.W., this is for you.

'Twas the night before deadline, and all through the house,
Was the clickety-clack of my keyboard and mouse.
The book wasn't finished and was due on the morrow,
I stared at the screen with a feeling of sorrow.
The dogs were all nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of rawhide chews...