Then he copied the memo the Grinch had just wrote
And sent it to all, though along with a note.

The memo said, “Soldiers, I’m sorry to say
That no one will get the day off Christmas Day.
Report to your posts as you would normally.
Don’t think you’ll be missed! I’ll check personally.”

A rather tall order; would they all obey?
Well, if anyone can, the Grinch will have her way.