'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the store
Every manager was busy getting ready for the opening of the door.
The merchandise was hung on the walls with care, Awaiting the shoppers that would soon be there.
The employees were all working to straighten the racks
And making sure the counters were full of paper sacks.
Pam with her smile and Bill with his "Good Morning" greeting
Had just arrived for the weekly manager's meeting.
When up on the roof there arose such a clatter,
Making everyone jump wondering what was the matter.
Away to the entrance everyone went in a flash,
It looked like a 50 yard dash.
The sun was shining brightly in the cold winter sky,
Causing everyone to squint their curious eyes.
When what to our wondering eyes should be there,
But a cute giant white polar bear.
He was larger than life, and looking over all of us,
He could be seen for miles by every car, truck and bus.
We were all amazed and in wonder by this sight,
This is H-D of Annapolis, did he have the address right?
He shouted and called everyone by name:
There's Pam and Kristina and Maria too,
along with Sharon, Danny and Marshall just to name a few.
The time is once again on the way,
To plunge the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge is approaching fast,
And they need everyone to Sandy Point Park so don't be the last.
To your sponsor sheets one and all,
Raise lots of money for the Special Olympics of Maryland good cause,
Bring your swimsuits, towels and beach balls,
on Saturday, January 30, 2010 jump in without any pause.
Written by: Debbie Hintze
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