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Missus Claus's Fear

Santa Claus departs with his wife in fear Not occasionally, but every year, That he’ll slip and fall And breaking his jaw, Put himself out of commission, Oh dear! Written November 27, 2022 Submitted to "Holiday Limerick" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin 10/10/5/5/10 by HMS

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Robert Gorelick

Date: 12/1/2022 6:05:00 PM

Glass jaw, good thing he didn't chose boxing as a profession!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/1/2022 8:12:00 PM

Hmmm...I'm not sure who is (and who isn't) getting the double entendre in this one.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/28/2022 11:32:00 AM

This would be horrible, 'tis true!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/28/2022 12:27:00 PM

Well, I'd say the old fellow isn't accident prone. He's been making these trips for a long time, and he's still in one piece, as far as I know!

Miranda Hawley

Date: 11/28/2022 10:54:00 AM

She should join the "worried about your husband's anonymous" wife club. I promise I would be in that club because my husband is a trucker. In fact I bet all the wives who have husband's with worry some jobs would rally about to support her! Or vent!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/28/2022 12:26:00 PM

I'd say so, Miranda.

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/27/2022 4:32:00 PM

Rightfullly so, Santa getting up in age now ~

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/27/2022 7:00:00 PM

I'd say! The old man isn't what he used to be!

Terry Flood

Date: 11/27/2022 3:48:00 PM

Just so long as he delivers my pressies beforehand. Otherwise I might break his jaw for him. Happy Christmas Santa ;-)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/27/2022 7:00:00 PM

Well, that's sort of how I feel nowadays, Terry.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 11/27/2022 3:38:00 PM

Milton, I love great lims and this is a GREAT one! Best of luck for the contest! Bob H

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/27/2022 7:01:00 PM

Thanks, Bob. I hope it gets a little notice, anyway. I've read some really good ones!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/27/2022 1:57:00 PM

Lol, he's got a year to get well again, should wear snow chains on his boots.. Good luck in the contest. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/27/2022 2:11:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. I'm supposing he probably does, particularly in the northern parts of the world! (chuckling)