Calvary Wonderland

I just added a new poem to Lionel Deimel’s Farrago. The words were sung to the tune of “Winter Wonderland,” and they were inspired by a cold snap at a summer camp. A detailed explanation can be found on my Web site, but I reproduce the poem below.

Calvary Wonderland

by the Deimels

Sleigh bells ring; are you listenin’?

In the lane, snow is glistenin’—

A beautiful sight;

We’re happy tonight,

Campin’ in a Calvary wonderland.

Gone away are the bluebirds;

Have to stay are some new birds;

They sing a cold song

As we shiver along,

Campin’ in a Calvary wonderland.

In the KYBO we can build a snowman

And pretend that he is Father John;

He’ll say, “Are you warm” and we’ll say, “No, man”;

How d’ya turn the silly heater on?”

When it snows, ain’t it thrillin’,

Though your nose gets a chillin’?

We’ll frolic and play

The Episcopal way,

Campin’ in a Calvary wonderland.

In the morning you can be a Penguin

Even if you don’t go in the pool;

From the Rec to the Hen House to the cabins,

Everyone in camp is really cool!

Later on, we’ll retire

By the old campfire;

We’ll face unafraid

Frostbite and first-aid,

Campin’ in a Calvary wonderland.