‘Twas the Friday before Christmas and all through the mansion
no pizzas were cooking, no talk of franchise expansion,
John’s apron was hung by the chimney with care
in hopes that stockholders would quit whining about the price of their shares.

He stepped down as CEO for many sins he’d amassed
so the social media storm might die down at the last,
the NFL was blamed for taking a knee
Papa never considered he just served gross pepperoni.

“With Sausage, Green Peppers, and Buffalo Chicken,
Add Mushrooms and Olives and Cheese that will thicken!”
We heard him exclaim, as his chopper flew out of sight,
“Merry Christmas to all!” as he took his final bite.