T'was the Night before Kickoff

(FIRSTies always get Two Xmases!
For all my dear friends and for the new ones I know
I will meet and make this season, Happy Holidays,
good luck, and have a safe and enjoyable season.)


Twas the night before Kickoff,
And all through the Nation,
Most team members were sleeping,
Dreaming about build season duration.

The programmers lay awake,
Tossing in their beds,
While code lines and sub-routines,
Looped endlessly in their heads.

The new kits were ready,
and in boxes fully laden,
All the parts were waiting,
For the new games unveiling.

While I as a mentor,
Both wise and mature,
Worried and wondered,
What I'd have to endure!

The clues have been given,
Speculation run riot,
I need to relax,
And find some place quiet!

I know on Saturday Morning,
On the stage will appear,
Dean, Woody, and Dave,
With motors and gears.

They'll give a great show
and wow the awed throng,
And an hour later,
Everyone will be gone.

Off to the workshop,
Let's begin right away!
The ship date is only
Six weeks from Today!