‘Twas the week before Christmas, no time left to waste
I’d left all my shopping to last minute haste
Through the store fronts I dashed with no time to spare
In hopes the gifts on my list still would be there.

How many relatives, co-workers, friends?
How many presents to buy, wrap and send?
Overwhelmed by my tally I began my plight
“How on earth does Santa do it?” I wondered this night.

The store shelves near bare, the pickings were slim
Had I waited too long? Was the outlook now grim?
Back to my home, I flew with resolve
                          Booted up my computer to search, find, and solve.

On Google! On Yahoo! MSN, Bing and Ask!
Find “Last Minute Christmas Deals”, now this is your task!
To the top of the page, to the top of the list
What deals would I find too good to resist?

Digital camera for dad, video games for bro
Coffee maker for mom, a new phone for the beau.
Holiday gift baskets, sent pre-arranged
Desk toys for the Secret Santa Exchange.

No waiting in lines. No fighting the crowds.
“My shopping is done!” I shouted out loud
No wrapping, no packing, no decorating the loot!
Great deals were found, free shipping to boot!

Warm and snug by the fire, sipping my wine
Reflecting on my good fortune, finding gifts so divine
My to do list is done, I’ve nothing left to do
but tweet my good wishes, and share a Facebook photo or two.

For all those like me, who have not yet started
Fulfilling  Christmas wish-lists for their hopeful hearted
Avoid the rush and madness of the Christmas kind
I wish you happy searching and to all a good find!