A Somewhat Darker Santa

There was an old Santa from Limerick
Who became so odd as a maverick
He drove all his reindeer insane
When they showered him with methane
And lived the rest of his life choleric.

He was nominated Santa once more
When the weatherman forecast rain to pour
But his reindeer had all passed on
Tender and rare the steak all gone
When having shacked up with the local whore.

© Harry J Horsman  2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Makama Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 10:58 AM
Lord God! This has excited me to my soul... My spirit dances like a redeemed bastard with your lines... Keep on writing dear friend.
La France Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 9:01 AM
Harry, congrats on your win ~
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 5:56 AM
ha ha ha ha love em xx
Kiser Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 5:30 AM
Oh my, poor Mrs. Santa! Did she ever find out? Cute limerick. Congrats.
Dietrich Avatar
December 5, 2018 at 5:42 PM
Congrats, my friend. Good to see you on the list.
Messina Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 8:06 PM
This is hilarious, Harry. Congrats on your win in the contest!
May Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 5:02 PM
He is naughty not nice..Congrats on your win Harry
Allison Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 4:28 PM
definitely a darker Santa Harry! many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Devonshire Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 11:53 AM
OMG The image of "tender and rare" venison being served had me rolling, Harry! If not for 8 syllables in lines 3 and 4 (instead of the 5-7), this would have ranked even higher. Congratulations on your placement. Competition for this contest was awesome and you did a great job. Thanks for supporting the contest with you witty verse. Hugs, Carolyn PS-Christmas card on the way
Proxenos Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 1:10 AM
What a surprise children have coming to them in a year or two or three, depending on their age at present. For me Santa was a hero until I was 7, more or less the average age when children stop believing. This is nevertheless a depiction of a truly dark, naughty Santa! An excellent poem and a very pleasant read! Thank-you Harry. Best wishes, Jennifer
Sharp Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 7:29 AM
Surely this is the truest Santa ! Nice write, Harry.
Rose  Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 4:48 AM
eeeks, prefer the jolly Santa Harry, thank you for responding to my comment pea. Hope it catches on like wild fire, have a wonderful day dear man.
Ashley Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 6:51 PM
Lol! A dark and saucy Santa. Best wishes for a win, Harry.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 3:36 PM
a very dark Santa indeed, Harry haha. Mine is not quite as dark (I used an oldie!)
Kovrlija Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 1:22 PM
Santa has his dark side too.
Cunningham Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 12:50 PM
Haha a dark Santa for sure Harry. Good luck. Tom.
Onclaud Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 12:37 PM
ohh, this is the naughty santa, harry...lol, better watch out and be nice... enticed!...huggs
Green Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 9:47 AM
Red suit in the red light district. Nice one Harry.
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November 30, 2018 at 8:17 AM
You did say dark ;p
Pandit Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 6:51 AM
Sure was a darker Santa..a fun read, Harry.
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