‘Twas the night of the office party, and all through the houses,
Employees were getting ready, and so were their spouses.
Ties were knotted and straightened with care.
Women put on dresses and combed through their hair.
The children were ready, all showered and fed
And continued to play Xbox until it was time for bed.
A kiss on the cheek, [...]

(Updated August 2009)
by Sarah Fuson
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