In case you need something for the kids tomorrow night, here's my version:
'Twas the Nightmare Before Inauguration
Or Account of a Visit from St. Dubya
[The author acknowledges a certain debt to Major Henry Livingston, Jr. (1748-1828), for his poem with a similar title and rhyme scheme, previously believed to be by Clement Clarke Moore.]
'Twas the night before the Inaugural, when all through the House
Not a creature was stirring, not even a louse;
Moral values were hung by the chimney with care,
To fend off attacks, lest Dems should be there.
The bloggers were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of vote counts danced in their heads;
And the Senate minority, finally at rest,
Had just settled down for winter's recess,
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