Seattle Chrismas Cont.

So the mayor of Seattle said he would take charge,
And use KOMO News 4 to address the public at large.

Santa needed some help from all who were around,
From Lake Washington out toward Puget Sound.

The guys at the navy shipyard making merry
Said they'd like to help, as did those on the ferry.

Then the mayor, well, he heard from Pacific Science Center,
'Cause the brilliant nerds there said they would be mentors.

So they put forth a plan that they knew just might work,
And the mayor, when he heard it, felt quite a perk!

A call was then placed to the Boeing Airport folk,
Who at first when they listened thought it was a joke:

Santa Claus stuck with his reindeer up high
On Seattle's Space Needle?--they laughed till they cried!

But they got in the spirit with all strength they could muster
And soon had adapted two very large thrusters.

They were quickly transported out to the Space Needle,
Then the thrusters were hoisted to Santa, who wheedled

Them onto his sleigh just as quick as a wink,
And he laughed and he giggled and felt in the pink!

But, alas and alack, that didn't quite make it--
A little more power was needed to shake it.

So they turned to Plan B and with paper and pen,
Listed the names of the tall and strong men.

Now, there in Seattle are heroes galore,
Among them are sportsmen whom all fans adore.

The Sonics, the Seahawks, and Mariners, too,
If they helped unstick Santa, 'twould be quite a coup!

A ladder they'd build made of men strong and tall,
To reach up and push Santa, sled, reindeer, and all!

The Seahawks as foundation, the Mariners cliimbed next,
On the top were the Sonics; They shoved, but were vexed.

The crowd was so sad, and a small child who stood by
Said, "Please let me help push St. Nick to the sky."

So he climbed to the top and yelled, "All push on three,"
So everyone counted as loud as could be.

Then with one final effort to the heavens the sleigh soared,
The crowd and the athletes and child, how they roared!

And a most thankful Santa called back in delight,
"Merry Christmas, dear Seattle, a most grateful Good Night!"