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The tree's up, yet it’s not looking so prim its needles all shriveling and dying, so this Christmas is feeling kinda grim. The cat destroyed the decorative trim, she says she didn’t, but I know she’s lying, the tree's up, yet it’s not looking so prim The kid’s socks make the house smell like a gym, the cat fouled the tree and my wife's crying, so this Christmas is feeling kinda grim. Cat got the turkey so pickings are slim she just lays around hacking and sighing, the tree's up, yet it’s not looking so prim Wild winter winds are only a prelim to a coming blizzard with snow flying, so this Christmas is feeling kinda grim. I got up to check the lights on a whim and found the cat chewed cord was near frying. The tree's up, yet it’s not looking so prim so this Christmas is feeling kinda grim. (Villanelle) 11/14/2015

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/25/2015 3:29:00 PM

GREAT to see this get the recognition it deserves. I am surprised not more people with cat/tree poems did not submit them to Rob. haha. BIG congrats.

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/26/2015 5:57:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, your generous support is much appreciated. Emile.

Skat A

Date: 12/25/2015 3:24:00 PM

EMILE, Congratulations on your wonderful win. *** Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! SKAT

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/26/2015 5:57:00 PM

Thanks SKAT, your support is most appreciated. Emile.

Michael Tor

Date: 12/24/2015 8:51:00 AM

Congratulations Emile on your win!

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/24/2015 5:20:00 PM

Thanks Michael, your support is appreciated. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/14/2015 11:12:00 PM

"Cat got the turkey so pickings are slim" I laughed at this line Emile. This was really a cute poem! Cats think that all the trimmings are for them and their amusement! At least our cat did.

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/15/2015 8:57:00 AM

Thanks Connie, just a little Christmas humor, glade you enjoyed it. Emile.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/14/2015 7:38:00 PM

wow, so creative how you did it villanelle style, Emile. I admire that!! Great write for this contest. You are such a talented addition to the email group!

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/15/2015 9:00:00 AM

Ah, Andrea, what a nice thing to say, your honor me, thanks so much. Emile.

Eric Boddie

Date: 11/14/2015 5:04:00 PM

sounds like you need a new pet....I mean how many 2nd chances can you get....disaster after disaster, and another one then....if the cat stays then Christmas will feel grim again and again....lol....fun write emile and you need to check out my poetry souper heroes when you get time....

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/15/2015 8:59:00 AM

Thanks Eric, just a little Christmas humor, I hope you enjoyed it. Emile.

Miraj Raha

Date: 11/14/2015 12:11:00 PM

Magnificently pulled Sir Emile!!!

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/14/2015 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Miraj, I appreciate it. Emile.

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/14/2015 8:37:00 AM

Outstanding Work Emile!! Best of luck in the contest. I think you have a very strong entry here. (The Villanelle formatted poems are always interesting to put together.) Cheers and Best, Gary

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/14/2015 9:43:00 AM

Thanks Gary, I appreciate your visits. Emile.