INTERVIEW FOR SANTA

They were queuing down the road for the Santa job at 'ARRODS! 

But the manager was having no joy 

One applicant was a ten year old boy! 

Staff were hiding, hearing his comments, like:- 

You're not right for this job-you look like a yob! 

Another was far too skinny 

The costume will swamp you we won't see your face! 

One was far too fat - sorry mate you won't fit our grotto! 

Another looked like a crook - def the wrong look! 

One said he couldn't wait to have children on his knee.... 

Staff looked at him very suspiciously! 

In despair, the manager leapt into the air and shouted with glee 

There's only one person for this job - ME!! 

The staff all cheered as he went off to fit his beard 

He puffed and panted getting the suit to fit... 

But when he came out the staff all cheered... 

THAT'S IT!! 

So it came to pass 

MANAGER - SANTA - FIRST CLASS!! 

Knightsbridge was crowded next day 

Hundreds of parents with gleeful children 

The kids knew about the fake santas 

But this was the real thing! 

They clutched their lists of things wanted 

Hoping they won't be disappointed 

But Harrods had its reputation at stake 

Too costly to make a mistake 

But they needn't have worried 

Each costly toy received with joy 

Kids left, dancing in the street 

Parents smiles as big as theirs 

Manager slumped in his throne 

Hot, tired, exhausted 

But full of joy inside! 

Adrian Whicher 14th October 2024