I wrote this in a hurry, but it wouldn't leave me alone...so yeah.

I do not own any turtles (mutant or otherwise) and I do not own T'was a Night Before Christmas....I'm just playin' around!

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the lair,
Not a mutant was stirring. No, they wouldn't dare.
Four stockings were hung, not by the chimney...they had none.
But Father made sure a candy cane was in each one.

The boys were sleeping soundly in their own room.
A few candles in the hall chased away any gloom.
I sat with my tea and tried to unwind.
To try and find sleep, to rest my tired mind.

My eyes fell to our poor little tree.
Decorated with love...by my boys and me.
Under it were four packages, none were brand new.
But wrapped with colors of orange, purple, red and blue.

My thoughts now broken by the door swinging wide.
A fat, old man had wandered inside.
I jumped to my feet, fur raised, cane high.
To let this intruder know he couldn't get by.

The man smiled wide and he gave me a wink.
I was frozen in place, I couldn't even blink.
This couldn't be...no this was not right!
He gave a deep chuckle, he was not here for a fight.

I let my guard down as I watched him walk in.
Red suit, white beard and a warm, friendly grin.
He sat his bag down and he rummaged around.
And he gave another chuckle at what he had found.

Four more packages wrapped with bright ribbons and bows,
He knew they were good this year, yes he always knows.
He tapped his chin and said, "Let me see."
And dove back into the bag, laughing with glee.

He took out another box wrapped in simple brown.
He said it was mine as he set the box down.
I mumbled a thank you, my eyes still wide with shock.
He said, "No need for that." as he turned our door lock.

He faced me now with a twinkle in his eye.
I raised my hand quickly to wave my goodbye.
He said, "Remember Splinter, Christmas is for all of God's creatures,
And I do not discriminate because of someone's features."

I nodded in agreement, a tear on my cheek.
For a wonderful moment I did not feel like a freak.
"Merry Christmas dear friend...take care and have cheer,
And tell your boys to be good, I'll be back next year."