A Jolly Old Chap

It was the night before Christmas when all through the Soup
 Many were still writing trying to regroup
 Their sonnets were written with delicate care
 Hoping the judges would at least be fair

 Some poets whose muses had already gone to bed
 Struggled to find words lost in their heads
 Into Christmas Pleiades some tried to tap
  But dozed off at their computer an took a nap

 But then on the blogs there arose such a chatter!
 Many rushed to read to see what was the matter
 All  contests would be judged by a jolly old chap!
 Who wore a long white beard and a dimpled red cap!
 
 The comments on the blog began to grow and grow
 Soon it was hot, and could melt the falling snow
 It must be St Nick who on the blog did appear
 He even had pictures of all his reindeer!

 Each poem a gift to St Nicks delight
 Each contest win wrapped in ribbons so bright
  The jolly old chap soon dropped out of sight
 But I heard him exclaim as he took off in flight,
 "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 12/27/2016 6:31:00 PM
Just came back here to say Happy New Year before I take off on a short trip. See ya Sunday.
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Date: 12/20/2016 12:01:00 AM
haha, Would love to see how Santa judged a contest. I think for sure, ALL would be on the list. Very fun poem!!
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Date: 12/18/2016 12:22:00 AM
This really made me smile. Loved the great rhyme and rhythm. It totally flowed. Great job. A 7 from me. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB
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Date: 12/14/2016 10:33:00 PM
Excellent poem. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 12/13/2016 9:31:00 AM
To get something other than an NA, that would be a great Christmas gift. Fun read, Joseph:)
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