By Tom Leech

On the first day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
A sea gull in a palm tree.

On the second day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Two margaritas
And a sea gull in a palm tree.

On the third day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Three cold cervezas
Two margaritas
And a sea gull in a palm tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Four quesadillas
Three cold cervezas
Two margaritas
And a sea gull in a palm tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Five beef burritos
Four quesadillas
Three cold cervezas
Two margaritas
And a sea gull in a palm tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Six enchiladas
Five beef burritos
Four quesadillas
Three cold cervezas
Two margaritas
And a sea gull in a palm tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Seven cheese-topped nachos
Six enchiladas
Five beef burritos
Four quesadillas
Three cold cervezas
Two margaritas
And a sea gull in a palm tree.

Adios and Feliz Navidad!

— Tom Leech is a San Diego-based author and frequent contributor to Mission Valley News. His newest book, “The Curious Adventures of Santa’s Wayward Elves,” co-authored by Leslie Johnson-Leech, is now available for purchase at xlibris.com. For information about Tom and Leslie’s other works, visit presentationspress.com.