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Christmas Afterglow

I pray you had a joyous Yule with your relations,

   And that Santa more than met your expectations!

   'Twas the Season for joy, never feeling sad or blue;

      That comes, dear friend, now that the credit card bills are due!

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Joseph P. DiMino

January 5, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Isn't that the truth!! Good one, Bob. Well deserved POTD! Cheers.

Robert L. Hinshaw

January 7, 2026 at 7:55 AM

Thank you, Joe. Yep! I suspect a lot of folks are feeling blue facing the bills! Happy New Year!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

January 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM

Happy New Year Robert, Congrats on POTD with a clever, wry take on the holiday hangover. The joyous Yule flipping to credit card blues lands with perfect comic timing and cheer. Winter Blessings, Robert, Daniel

Robert L. Hinshaw

January 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Thank you, Daniel. A happy, healthy New Year and best to you as you continue your poetical journey! Bob H

Jerry Brotherton

January 1, 2026 at 5:55 AM

Wise words, my friend. I hope 2026 brings you peace, love and happiness.

Robert L. Hinshaw

January 1, 2026 at 7:05 AM

Thanks, Jerry - great to hear from you. And a Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your kin - Bob H

Kim Rodrigues

December 31, 2025 at 9:18 AM

LOL at your ending! Congrats on POTD!

Robert L. Hinshaw

January 1, 2026 at 7:04 AM

Thank you, Kim and a Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your family - Bob H

Brandy Nicole

December 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Overspending, yes, it happens. We never learn it seems. This is cute and clever, Robert. Made me smile. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. : ) Hugs, Brandy

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Thank you so much, Brandy. I suspect many folks are feeling the blues! Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - A Happy, Healthy New Year - Bob H

Abdullah Alhemaidy

December 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Hello Robert :-) Congratulations on your interesting POTD. Best regards!

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Thank you, Abdullah. A Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your kin - Bob H

Paula Goldsmith

December 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM

Congratulations on your win. I love your "Christmas Afterglow" write. Have a Very Blessed New Year 2026...........

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM

Paula, thank you so much. I was shocked when I checked the POTD and found out Soup selected my bit of nonsense. Best to you and Happy New Year to you and your family - Bob H

Zyrool Gifford

December 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM

Hello Robert, congratulations on your lovely poem being featured as POTD. Beautifully written. Wishing you a wonderful New Year.

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Thank you, Zyrool. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey. A Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your kin! Bob H

Gershon Wolf

December 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Perfect, Bob. Merry Christmas and, well, forget the rest. Congrats on POTD. ~ Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Thank you, Gershon! A happy surprise (and shock) and made my day! Best on you for a Happy, Healthy New year for you and your family and may peace reign in Jerusalem and other parts of the world - Bob H

Tania Kitchin

December 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM

Bob, a cute poem. Congratulations on POTD.

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Thank you, Tania, for your kind comment. A Happy, Healthy New Year to you and yours - Bob H

sara Etgen-Baker

December 28, 2025 at 5:27 AM

congratulations on your POTD designation. Happy New Year

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Thank you kindly, Sara, for taking time to comment! Best wishes for a Happy, Healthy New Year - Bob H

Tom Cunningham

December 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM

Back with congratulations to you Bob on today's potd honour. Happy New year to you. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Thank you, Tom. I cherish your continued support. A splendid, Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your kin - Bob H

Keith D Trestrail

December 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM

Wishing you all the best, Bob. Got any room for me at The Inn? My wife has been saying for years that I’ve been living at an assisted facility but I hope your staff are better trained. If she sees this I’m gonna need a food tester but I might be too late - I have been feeling a bit drowsy lately after meals lol. Congrats on POTD and God bless.

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Thank you, Keith - I enjoyed your witty comments! I promise I won't reveal your comments to your wife - ha!. Best on you, friend, and enjoy a Happy, Healthy New Year - Bob H

Beryl Edmonds

December 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM

Very true. Congratulations Robert on having received the poem of the day award…Beryl

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Thank You, Beryl for taking time to submit your kind congrats! I wish a Happy, Healthy and prosperous New Year for you and your family - Bob H

Karen Jones

December 28, 2025 at 12:34 AM

lol. Congratulations on your sobering potd!

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Thanks, Karen! I suspect millions of folks are feeling blue facing the bills! Best to you and enjoy a Happy, Healthy New Year - Bob H

Ilene Bauer

December 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM

you have nailed this one, bob! so true! hope your holiday was wonderful...

Robert L. Hinshaw

December 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Thank you Ilene. I suspect millions of Americans are in this fix today- ha! I enjoyed the day with my daughter Leanna and her husband and had Christmas dinner with them at the independent living facility where I now reside. Pull up on your 'puter "Inn at Garden Plaza, Col Springs" to view it. A 5-star place - love it. A happy, healthy New Year to you and your family - Bob H