As Posted by KathyGGGHD

TwasXena2.jok

Email: kathyggghd@aol.com
Date: 1998/11/28
Forums: alt.tv.xena

'Twas the night before Solstice and all through the land
Not a creature was stirring, all but LoDuca's Band.
The weapons were hung by the tree with care
Knowing that Sentecles soon would be there.
Joxer was nestled, all snug on his bed,
while visions of nekkid bard's danced in his head.
And Gabrielle in her top and I in my leather.
Had just settled down for a long winter's slumber.

When out in the woods there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Into the woodswith my sword at the ready.
I moved through the brush on my feet so steady.
The moon was so bright it lit my way
to see things as if it were day.
When what to my keen eyesight should appear.
Joseph LoDuca and his band at the rear.

I watched them set up so lively and quick,
but Zeus they were noisy, they could wake up a stick.
As clumsy as Joxer the band they came.
They set up their instruments and Joe called them by name.
Now Ares, now Ceasar, now Najara, now Pompee.
On Callisto, on Cupid, on Dahok and Alti.
Pick up those instruments, treat them nice.
And be quiet, you're loud enough to wake Xena's lice.

As I scratch at my head while watching this group.
I decide they're not a threat and go back to my stoop.
On the way to the camp, I'm attacked from two sides.
Three baddies who think they caught me by suprise.
I pound them and bash them and defeat them with ease.
But as they run away scared, I hear music through the trees.
I go back to my blanket and lay right down.
I then work to remove Gabrielle's frown.

With my hand on her ab's I give a light stroke
But that music got loud and Joxer awoke.
He jumped out of bed with a clang and a shout.
Then I looked up and screamed, "Joxer, look out!"
For down through the trees, I saw something fall.
But when I looked again, there was nothing at all.
Gabby was sleeping and Joxer was flayling.
But that music was close and it wouldn't stop playing.

I went to the band to tell them to hush.
We are trying to sleep and prepare for the rush.
But we're here to help the story move along.
When you eat, fight, or sleep, we play a little song.
"Well that's just great!", I say with a glare.
"But you play so loud, you could wake up a bear!"
"It's Solstice night and we should all be asleep."
"Sentecles won't visit those with late hours to keep."

"Sentecles!", Joe said, "Hey, guys we need to pack!"
"Sentecles is coming and we need to get back."
The band packed up with a clatter and a clang.
I watched them leave then I heard a loud bang.
I run to the clearing and what do I see?
I hurry to wake Joxer and also Gabby.
From=20the band, a Solstice tree all glittery and bright.
With a note, "Happy Solstice to all and to all a Good Night!"

Kathy
"She's magnificent"