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Plastic Holiday

Christmas trees made of flimsy plastic No thanks, Santa, I'm not that drastic Predecorated trees? No! Don't want a Christmas "to go" This tinsel nightmare is fantastic Salvation Army man rings his bell Hoping apathy he will dispel The reason for this season To forget seems like treason As we watch store owners pockets swell The three wise men had it right you see Worshipped a babe, not a tinsel tree Omit the nativity And create a travesty Commercialized Christmas: Not for me Entry for the Commercialized Holiday Humor contest

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Anthony Beesley

Date: 12/31/2010 4:49:00 PM

that's right...it's all about the 3 wiseguys paying the real Godfather a visit

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/9/2010 8:45:00 PM

I don't know how i am missing all these contest winners. I don't see my congrats on is one either. but you are very good with lmericks. Keep up the good work. Andrea

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 11/30/2010 8:23:00 AM

Enjoyed this poem on the commercialized holiday. I am into the Christmas season at work and it is a busy time. Good luck on the contest. God Bless Phyl

James Fraser

Date: 11/29/2010 2:29:00 PM

Many congratulations on your win Diane, in Carolyn's fine contest with this wonderful entry, well deserved >> James

Audrey Haick

Date: 11/29/2010 12:19:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's Contest, Diane!! So true! Love, Audrey

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/29/2010 5:32:00 AM

Congratulations Diane on your win in the "Commercialized Holiday Humor" contest sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson

Date: 11/28/2010 9:53:00 PM

Christmas for the masses. Congratulations on your 3rd place win. Love, Joyce

Daniel Cwiak

Date: 11/28/2010 8:12:00 PM

Me either, Diane. Great write and congrats on your well deserved win. Dan C

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 11/28/2010 4:36:00 PM

Cool, Diane. Excellent. congrats on your fine win. I like your poetry style

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/28/2010 4:34:00 PM

VERY well done with this challenge, Diane. GOOD FOR YOU!! I liked it a lot. LUv, Andrea

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/28/2010 12:52:00 PM

Congratulations on your win..Sara

John Freeman

Date: 11/28/2010 10:59:00 AM

Worshipped a babe, not a tinsel tree. I love the witty and truth of this line, Diane. "Congratulations" a plastic Saviour? Not for me either! "Congratulations" on your worthy poem's recognition. Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/28/2010 7:17:00 AM

Perfect limerick form and great use of sarcasm. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/24/2010 2:38:00 PM

wonderful Diane, enjoyed every limerick with a smile here,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/22/2010 8:24:00 PM

A great entry, Diana, Good luck in the contest!

James Peranteau

Date: 11/17/2010 4:12:00 PM

This here write ought to get a rise ! *smiles* I'm all with you Diane ! Great write,,,much love, james

Daver Austin

Date: 11/16/2010 8:08:00 AM

Obviously, Diane, you are not a "ballplayer" I try not to be, so your poem has reminded me of the "why" of Christmas. Good show! Love, Dave

Ralph Taylor

Date: 11/15/2010 7:12:00 PM

Outstanding entry, Diane. Right on. Awesome write. Good luck. xxxRalph

James Fraser

Date: 11/15/2010 2:54:00 PM

Kool triple Limerick Diane, with Christmas round the corner it will be Santa writes in abundance. Good luck in the contest >> James :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/15/2010 6:17:00 AM

Quite a realistic expressions on the commercialized holiday.. with this nice expression Omit the nativity and create a travesty, Diane

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/14/2010 9:23:00 PM

a tangy, witty write, diane! good luck.. here's a sample of pablo neruda's poem.. and thanks for the ode comment , huggs, nette ---- Tell me, is the rose naked or is that her only dress? Why do trees conceal the splendor of their roots? Who hears the regrets of the thieving automobile? Is there anything in the world sadder than a train standing in the rain?

Francine Roberts

Date: 11/14/2010 8:19:00 PM

love it, good job on this entry, good luck

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 11/14/2010 5:32:00 PM

Hey I love it, Diane ! what a marvelous write! So succinct. You grabbed it all in this triple! If I may critique.....there is only one little thing wrong with it.........I didn't write it!!! Gotta be a winner

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 11/14/2010 5:01:00 PM

great poem and so true!! wish the gifts had been another holiday.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/14/2010 4:34:00 PM

NICELY done, Diane and I hope this places well. Good title too. OH, and yes, Sara Teasdale killed herself with sleeping pills after her divorce and her father's death. Luv,Andrea