Hummer Forums by Elcova - You may have to be Jewish to understand this !

BOCA CHRISTMAS
>
> 'Twas the night before Christmas
> and down here in Boca,
> I was sitting at Starbucks,
> drinking my mocha.
>
> I know we're all Jewish,
> but was wondering still,
> if Santa would come here
> and give us a thrill.
>
> On my way home,
> no Christmas lights did I see,
> on the houses, the windows,
> not even the trees.
>
> What a strange feeling.
> Not a decoration in sight.
> Was it really December
> or a warm summer's night?
>
> I drove past the deli's,
> there were lines out the door.
> People were waiting
> for kishka and more.
>
> The restaruants were busy,
> Christmas dinners not planned.
> Never, not here
> we're in Boca Land.
>
> At home all was quiet.
> I left out Kosher wine,
> In cas e Santa came to Boca
> for the very first time.
>
> Snoozing came easy
> to me Christmas Eve.
> I wasn't waiting for presents
> to be left under a tree.
>
> I could hope all I want.
> I could fuss and then see,
> if Santa would make time
> for little old me.
>
> Then all of a sudden
> he pulled up in his Jag,
> with a sack full of presents
> each sporting a tag.
>
> Oh Bloomies, oh Saks
> a computer and more.
> He knows where to shop,
> he frequents my stores!
>
> He looked for the lox,
> the bagels and jelly.
> He came to Boca first
> to fill up his belly!
>
> "I have a long night ahead,
> I want you to know.
> From Boca I leave
> for New York and the snow."
>
> He stayed for a while,
> he chatted and ate.
> Then he left in a flash
> before it got late.< BR>>
> What a great night
> I thought with a sigh.
> That jolly old Santa
> is a really nice guy.
>
> As I cleared off the table
> I heard with delight
> "Shalom to you all,
> and OY, what a night!!