Xmas Greetings

Coast Guard Christmas
T'was the night before Christmas
And all through each state,
Coast Guard families
Were starting to celebrate.

Just then from the White House
Came an urgent call,
A crisis had arisen
that would affect one and all.

In fact the State Department
Was in such a frantic,
For Santa Claus had just
Landed in the Atlantic!

It was foggy as ever;
Rudolph had made a big blunder.
Santa, sleigh, and eight reindeer
Were all going under.

Though the stockings were hung
By the chimneys with care.
Poor Santa was gurgling,
"I'll never get there."

When what to his wondering
Eye should appear;
But an orange Coast Guard Helo
With all their rescue gear!

The pilots, mech & swimmer
Were so lively and quick;
Sure was a lucky break
for Good ole Saint Nick.

With a nod from the A/C
They went right to work.
Rudolph was embarrassed,
He felt like a jerk.

Poor Santa was soggy,
But as anyone could see,
He was very grateful
To the USCG!

And we heard him exclaim
As they hoisted him from sight,
"If it weren't for the airdales,
I'd have been in big trouble tonight!"