'Twas the day after Pesach

'Twas the day after Pesach, my kids were just tots
They woke wanting chometz, and they wanted lots.
Clad in pajamas and quite unbrushed hair
They were ready to follow the scent in the air.
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They were excited, those kiddies, 'tho still half asleep
But this was a tradition they wanted to keep
For the day after matza was holy for us
This day was so special, we'd kick up a fuss.


Today was the day that we'd shop 'til we drop
For chometz of all kinds; chips, cookies and pop.
Mom wouldn't say no to their cereals of choosing
It was a day of treat shopping, there was no way of losing.

Just past dawn we'd start off, fresh bagels our quest
With cream cheese and lox, they're better than best
In line we would wait with our grins ear to ear
Besides birthdays this was the best day of the year.

With hot bagels in hand we'd hop back in the car
Heading home for some breakfast, but it was so far
So we'd eat a few bagels 'cuz they were so yummy
Filling the big chometz hole in our tummy

After breakfast was over, we'd head out again
To purchase the chometzdik foods that we yen
We'd begin very slowly, with crackers and bread
We'd pace ourselves well--there was much more ahead!

The shopping cart rolled, not missing an aisle
Restocking groceries was taking a while
But we didn't care, this was our magic day
And nothing and no one would get in our way.

We arrived at the bulk store, it was next on our list
And there we were careful that nothing was missed
This place was heaven on earth to my kids
For nuts, gum and candy lay under those lids.

Meticulously, carefully, row after row
They chose what they wanted, I never said 'No'
Gummies and chocolates and goodies galore
This was what, 'Day After Pesach' was for!

My kids are all grown, yet we still do our route
Returning with only one third of the loot
It's not as exciting, we admit that, it's true
But keeping tradition alive's what we do

And we'll do this each year 'til the grandchildren come
On the drive to get bagels and cookies and gum
'Cuz the day after Pesach is our special day
And nothing and no one will get in our way!