🎵On the 24th day of Christmas, Ant-Mun gave to me actually all of us, me included this time:
So Ant-Mun took the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas poem and rewrote it to feature me and a special guest! It's pretty neat but kinda long, so check it out under the keep reading line!
Here's some mood music to read by if you want!
Ant-Man's Christmas Guest
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through my house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
Cassie hung our stockings on the mantle with care,
In hopes that good ol’ St. Nick would soon be there.
I had just returned from a Christmas Eve tussle
And stopped some bad guys in their bah-humbug bustle.
Cassie was already snug like a bug in bed,
And I really doubt she watched dancing plums in her head.
Probably dreamed of saving the world like her old man;
I just dream time would let her stay young as long as it can.
I collapsed in my bed, not even bothering to shed my suit;
Just let me get some sleep and dream of sugared fruit.
When out in my living room there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
I ran to the hallway then I halted my dash
And was surprised to catch a glimpse of a green flash.
I must be dreaming! What did I just see?
I could have sworn I just saw something...furry.
The twinkling lights from my Christmas tree
Were the only lights to help me see,
But I knew something was definitely amiss
When I heard a snickering croak and a hiss.
Then I saw him peek out and I had to flinch!
Holy fricking crap! My intruder’s the Grinch!
I can’t believe my own eyes as he struts and laughs
And shows me he has one of Cassie’s old crafts.
Hey! That green Christmas thief has Cassie’s ornament!
And he says, “My my my, how this is unfortunate.
The pride of Ant-Man’s tree now in my grasp!”
Why that little sneak, I couldn’t help but gasp.
“You’re actually trying to steal from me?
And take my favorite ornament off my tree?”
“Why not,” the Grinch replied, “I like to cause a mess
For people like you who are big on Christmas.”
“What happened to your heart growing 3 times bigger?”
He shrugged, “Old habits die hard, and this kind of thing gives me some vigor.”
Then he took off so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment I had to catch that Grinchy trick!
More rapid than eagles we were in our game of tag
But it finally looked like I had this win in the bag!
I said, “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch,
But catching you was actually a cinch.”
The Grinch harrumphed but offered no other chatter.
“Now, c’mon, give back my stuff and tell me what’s the matter.
Why did you really come to steal from my tree?”
The Grinch grumbled then sighed. “I want one of these things for me.”
I tilt my head; I’m definitely confused.
Why would he need my ornament; what’s the use?
“I’m sorry I don’t understand. You better explain.”
“Your ornament is special, lots of happiness it contains,
But you see, I have nothing like that of the sort.
No sweet memories or cheer, save for the Whos' newfound support
I want a trinket like yours, something given to me,
Straight from the heart just to make me happy.”
Well no wonder the poor ol’ Grinch was fighting such gloom
All he wanted was something special, a tiny heirloom,
A sweet homemade thing to warm up his old heart
Like how the ornament Cassie’s love on me will always impart.
“Aw Mr. Grinch, stealing my ornament won’t get you what you’re looking for
Nor can you get it online or from any store.
Just like Christmas, what you’re wanting comes from within
And given with lots of love that’ll make you forever grin.
I know why you want it, Mr. Grinch, and I can’t blame you.
Give it some time and I’ll bet ya Cindy Lou Who will come through.
She’s your big buddy now, right?
Just watch and see, I’ll bet she’ll give you
something that’ll excite.”
The Grinch asked me, “How is it you sound so sure?”
“Because just like Christmas, my kid and your little friend are rather pure,
And they show their love to friends and family
In those simple, sweet ways and do so happily.
Trust me, Mr. Grinch, Christmas came through for you,
And Cindy Lou Who will for you too!”
The Grinch said sorry for taking my ornament
And thanked me for my lack of judgment
Regarding his Christmas mischief
And promised that never again he’d play the thief.
We said our goodbyes as we shook hands.
“Merry Christmas, Mr. Grinch”, “Merry Christmas, Ant-Man”.
As I watched him go, I thought of all my loved ones:
Friends and family, online buddies and Anons
I’d give them all a hug if I could and hold them tight
And say “Merry Christmas to all of you! And to all a good night!”
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