Let Us All Sing Along

• Dickens’ tale of grumpy Scrooge,
• Is quite well know, his rep so huge,
• A stingy fellow with furrowed brows,
• His unkind looks look more like scowls,
• So why take time to tell his story,
• Amidst these days of holiday glory,
• Because one line stands out as true,
• For everyone, you, me and you,
• This season of gifts can be quite cruel,
• When one hath not a meal or fuel,
• “When want is keenly felt and abundance rejoices”
• Is spoke to Scrooge, who’s given choices,
• To help out others by sharing his wealth,
• Sparking joy, improving health,
• At first he says no, no, no, no,
• Then on his trek with ghosts he goes,
• And in one magic, striking night,
• He’s given better, loving sight,
• And learns that he has tremendous power,
• Once he doth shed his inner dour,
• To share, donate, and offer care,
• And help his fellows struggling near,
• Which is what we are all about,
• When from the stage we sing and shout,
• And offer laughs and tears to you,
• Then with your help such good we do,
• All donations to our town's Food Bank,
• For which we offer heartfelt thanks,
• So come meet Scrooge and Tiny Tim,
• Bring everyone, he, she and them,
• We cannot wait to see all you,
• And so this poet cries “Woohoo!”