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Redstart
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since 2014-05-16
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0 posted 2014-12-24 05:26 PM


Let me tell you of a fright I had this Christmas
While dreaming festive dreams there in my bed
Someone slipped in with me, cuddled up
He had a big, white beard and he was red

He said, it's bloody cold out there, buddy
I need to warm my bones, is that ok?
What! I thought, ain't that my luck?!
I get to meet with Santa, and he's gay!

My fears were so misplaced, I'm glad to say
He was a topping fellow, that's a fact
When he'd warmed himself, we were up adrinking
My cracker and my baubles still intact!

Well, he could sup a little, could old Santa
He polished off my scotch as if 'twas beer
It wasn't long before we both were steaming
Laughing loudly, full of Christmas cheer

As the drinks flowed free, I thought I saw a tear
I said, hey buddy, what's the sadness for?
He said, my friend, I really do hate Christmas
It's not so much a joy now, more a chore

I'm sick to death of chimneys and my grotto
Of plastic toys and all those stupid games
And should I get my hands upon the eegit?
Who gave my reindeer awful, German names!

And as for elves and all that 'helping' nonsense?
They're on the wine and prostrate at my feet
Help me out? You really must be joking!
They're the laziest of jerks you'll ever meet!

The ice upon my sleigh has chaffed my plums
My cleaning bill for soot's gone through the roof
I'm more black than red and white by morning
I'm a wreck, my friend, before you sits the proof

Everyone's at parties, getting frisky
My todger's blue, forgot where he belongs
And as for Mamma kissing Santa Claus?
Believe me, that happens just in songs

Come on, my friend, I said, it's not so bad
You've been laughing, now please don't you retract
Of course, he said, you've really made my day
Tonight has been a tonic, that's a fact

We hugged a parting-friend hug with a choked throat
Swore we'd meet again another day
He staggered to the door with one, last hiccup(hic)
And looking at the chimney, said, NO WAY!

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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2014-12-24 06:12 PM


I needed that, Redstart, and you laid it on with good old drunken (scotch) cheer. It was good of you to lend your ear to a dire old Santa and listen to his tales of woe. He left your crib a better Santa!

~*~ When politicians give up on liberty, it falls to poets to preserve it. Or write its epitaph. ~*~

Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
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Listening to every heart
2 posted 2014-12-24 07:29 PM


What Jerry said!
Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
3 posted 2014-12-25 06:22 PM


Thank you for the smiles! This was great. You just did him justice by wearing his shoes - his boots ! - for a while.

Margherita

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10
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4 posted 2014-12-26 07:17 AM


And we thought his nose was red from the cold...
and apparently it was from just having visited you! Well done!

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
5 posted 2014-12-26 12:03 PM


Funny dream indeed Redstart Thank you for the giggle. jo
2islander2
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since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825
by the sea
6 posted 2014-12-27 02:56 AM


this is so funny really,  a poem that says to me, rake care od santa, i didn't know he was gay, the punchline is definitovely great, what a story to tell and to laugh, thanks
yann

Pilgrimage
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since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945
Texas, USA
7 posted 2014-12-27 03:59 PM


Just a big from me.  Love the last line.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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