And Then That Door-Contest

Oh I thank heavens they're all gone now 
My perfect holiday dinner, yet somehow
I managed to shut my mouth ever tight
When all hell broke loose Christmas night!

"This turkey is tough," I heard them all say 
It's important I smile in a ladylike way
"Oh and did you hear that our Laura is gay
and Bonnie announced she's pregnant today!"

"Bill's running around on wife number three
he marries for money but none does he see!" 
The kids they keep tossing their toys at the door
and their mother just sits, pretends to ignore.

Like I said they're all gone and I'm grateful indeed
Should you choose to host Christmas beware take heed
You'll not be appreciated not even an ounce
and all the freeloaders upon you will pounce...

But this is my last holiday greeting to host
Of this I am sure and most anxious to boast...
NOW STOP! Who is that? knocking on my door?
No you can't come in!  You're placed on ignore!

 open up let us in.....
                          you must be crazy...
                                                     get thehelloutta here.....


6/19/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 6/25/2015 7:08:00 AM
I was thoroughly entertained! This was a fun one.
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Date: 6/21/2015 12:57:00 PM
ohh yes, those who are unwanted are the ones who nail you down... a rollickin' write so different from mine.. whoot, judy!.. huggs
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Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:00 PM
Judy, this is sadly funny, so many ungrateful act this way, a wonderful 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, Jesus. ..
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Date: 6/20/2015 2:13:00 PM
This jerks at our funny bone in innocent fun. The imagery and story line presented is humorous and strikes a cord of familiarity in our collective memories and hearts. The flow is good and the reader can chuckle at the commonality of the experience. Emile.
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Date: 6/19/2015 2:25:00 PM
I think we all have a few crazy relatives..oh wait, I'M the crazy relative. Enjoyed your poem. BG
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Judy Konos
Date: 6/19/2015 2:27:00 PM
Thank you Barbara...You are on my Favorite Poets list....I just need a Round Tuit.......
Date: 6/19/2015 1:44:00 PM
I hope this does really well in the contest Judy a humourous write with a clever message:-) hugs jan xx 7 faves xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2015 2:13:00 PM
At least you can choose your friends but not your relations:-) hugs jan xx
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Judy Konos
Date: 6/19/2015 2:12:00 PM
Nothing clever about crazy relatives!!!
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