First Day: Partridge in a Pear Tree
The morning broke with gentle snow,
And there you stood, surprising me—
A tiny partridge, calm and proud,
Nestled high in a pear-tree balcony.
Second Day: 2 Turtledoves
Two doves glided through winter air,
Soft as the hush before daylight;
They circled above like love in motion,
Turning the cold sky warm and bright.
Third Day: 3 French Hens
Three hens strutted in fancy style,
As if Paris sent them here to shine;
Their feathers puffed with holiday flair,
Turning the yard into a runway line.
Fourth Day: 4 Calling Birds
Four birds perched on icy wires,
Singing louder than the town street choir;
Their voices carried through the breeze,
Like Christmas calls rising higher.
Fifth Day: 5 Golden Rings
Five rings glowed like winter suns,
Circles of hope in shining gold;
They felt like promises of tomorrow,
Warm against December’s cold.
Sixth Day: 6 Geese A-Laying
Six geese waddled in perfect rhythm,
Leaving prints across the frost;
Busy with gifts of feathered kindness,
No effort spared, no moment lost.
Seventh Day: 7 Swans A-Swimming
Seven swans cut through silver water,
Graceful as dancers on a midnight stage;
Their calm reflected holiday peace
Far beyond the season’s age.
Eighth Day: 8 Maids A-Milking
Eight cheerful maids worked through sunrise,
Turning chores into festive cheer;
Even the cows seemed to smile along,
Happy the holidays were here.
Ninth Day: 9 Ladies Dancing
Nine dancers twirled around the tree,
Skirts swirling like ribbons in flight;
They spun the room into celebration,
Painting joy across the night.
Tenth Day: 10 Lords A-Leaping
Ten lords burst in with wild excitement,
Jumping high like sparks of fire;
Their leaps felt like New Year fireworks
Exploding with festive desire.
Eleventh Day: 11 Pipers Piping
Eleven pipers marched in rhythm,
Their music bold, their spirits strong;
The notes rose like winter winds
Carrying the heart of a song.
Twelfth Day: 12 Drummers Drumming
Twelve drummers thundered proudly,
Echoes rolling through the street;
Their drums became the pulse of Christmas,
Steady, joyful, bold, and sweet.
Thank You
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