Twas the night before Christmas

"Twas the night before Christmas" and I thought I was dead, my feet felt like two big clumps of lead. There was pounding in my head, all I could see was red.
What a week this had been, maybe I need a big glass of gin. The house had to be really clean, everywhere I hung red and green.
I started cooking my famous pies, maybe they will win a huge prize. No mash potatoes just lots of fries, with a turkey that is full-size.
Tomorrow is Christmas day, guess Santa will be here with his sleigh. The kids will want to play, to my warm bed I will run away.

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Date: 12/22/2024 7:56:00 AM
Merry Christmas to you and yours Paula, Nicely done, Congrats on your win
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/23/2024 8:33:00 AM
Thanks for your note and for your congratulations. Glad you found my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write to be Nicely done. I enjoyed writing it for your wonderful contest. Thanks for having it/for my placement. A Very Merry Christmas to you... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Date: 12/22/2024 6:16:00 AM
"3 Place" ~ "Twas the night before Christmas"~Date Written:11/20/2024~Written By Human Poet......
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Date: 11/28/2024 6:34:00 PM
Love your Christmas poem Paula, the night before Christmas when all the preparations are done, is the time to rest till the special day has begun… Beryl
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/3/2024 8:26:00 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you love my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. No rest here. Christmas will be very busy for me. I have people coming for 6 nights. Hope you have a great/blessed Christmas time. Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Date: 11/28/2024 2:26:00 PM
I enjoyed your fun version of the beloved story, Paula. I hope your Christmas Day is wonderful and restful. :)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/3/2024 8:25:00 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. It was fun to write. Christmas will be very busy here. I have people coming for 6 nights. Hope you have a great/blessed Christmas time. Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Date: 11/23/2024 8:18:00 PM
And I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. I like the cheerfulness that you write.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/24/2024 7:58:00 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you found my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write to be cheerful. I enjoyed writing it. A Very Merry Christmas to you... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Date: 11/23/2024 11:09:00 AM
I know your still with us Paula you finished this sad but great ending Poem of yours. You had me smiling. God bless you...
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/24/2024 7:53:00 AM
Thanks for your note.  Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. It is great to know I had you smiling. That make my day... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Date: 11/23/2024 5:38:00 AM
I enjoyed your poem Paula.Well done. Enjoy and rest my friend :) hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/24/2024 7:51:00 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. Christmas time will be here very soon. I Have been very busy the last few days. I need some rest. Hugs... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Date: 11/22/2024 8:34:00 AM
Hi Paula, don't forget to have your glass of gin before you retire. xx
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/24/2024 7:48:00 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. I do Not drink. I needed a rhyme & gin won out for the word needed. Hahaha!!!! Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Date: 11/21/2024 5:46:00 AM
Dear Paula, I loved reading your playful twist for it captures the exhausting reality of holiday preparations with humor and wit. Your rhyming couplets cleverly contrast the idealized version with the chaotic, tiring experience many face. Paula this is so refreshing and relatable! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/21/2024 10:19:00 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you loved reading my playful "Twas the night before Christmas" write. I had a ton of fun bringing this one to life. Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day..............
Date: 11/20/2024 2:13:00 PM
It's almost Christmas time again, and someone is in the holiday spirit, haha. Hope you're having a great week and good luck in the contest, Paula.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/21/2024 10:16:00 AM
Thanks for your note and for your good luck in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. Yes, Christmas time will be here very soon. I do Not drink. I needed a rhyme & gin won out for the word needed. Hahaha!!!! Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Date: 11/20/2024 2:06:00 PM
Oh my, Paula with a big glass of gin…lotsa clatter on the lawn! ;) :)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/21/2024 10:14:00 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. I do Not drink. I needed a rhyme & gin won out for the word needed. Hahaha!!!! Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day..............
Date: 11/20/2024 11:15:00 AM
- It was quite an evening, Paula ...can't stop laughing :))) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/21/2024 10:11:00 AM
Thanks for your note and for your Best wishes in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. So glad I could make you laugh. I love doing that. Guess you can  relate. Hahaha!!!! Hugs... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Date: 11/20/2024 10:31:00 AM
Nice advance Christmas spirit. Great poem.
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Date: 11/21/2024 10:08:00 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you found my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write to be a Great poem. I enjoyed writing it.... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Date: 11/20/2024 10:06:00 AM
Someone's in the Christmas mood lol, can't believe it's nearly on us again. Best of luck in the contest Paula, hope your week is going well. Tom
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Date: 11/21/2024 10:06:00 AM
Thanks for your note and for your Best of luck in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. It will be here before we know it. My week is going well here. Hope your week is also going well. Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Date: 11/20/2024 9:35:00 AM
"Twas the night before Christmas"~Date Written:11/20/2024~Written By Human Poet......
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