Christmas Blooming Christmas

The end of November
Christmas looms ever nearer;
Gifts required for Buster Boy
Kitty Violette and Keira
As well as those for 
Their dads and mums
All to be bought before 
The dreaded day comes.
And the ads on the tele
Get ever more extreme
Filling kids minds with
Such expensive dreams.

So, I'm stockpiling the ammo
For my RPG launcher
This time I mean it,
Resolve couldn't be stauncher.
In my para sleeping bag
I'll be  watching the roofs
Alert for the first sound of
Any approaching hooves.
I'll give him a warning
Tell him to pass by
And if he ignores me
Blast him from the sky.

Wonderful visions
Slide through my head
Of him spiralling down
In his burning sled.
The first year will be hard
As the kids wait and wait
Wondering why
Old Santa is late.
But kids are resilient
And pretty soon I feel
It won't take long for
Disappointment to heal

And in time I know
I'll get plenty applause 
For ridding the world of
That odious Mr Claus.
Such pleasant daydreams
As I'm on the hop
Plodding around 
From shop to shop,
Ever aware as Christmas 
Draws steadily nearer 
Gifts wanted for Buster Boy
Kitty Violette and Keira.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Fisher Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 1:11 PM
Awesome fun this is, Terry! I could picture the action looking out late at night. The headline could be: Slayed at the Sleigh.
Ireland Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 12:22 AM
Thanks David - what a great title
Bauer Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 5:55 AM
bravo, terry! this is hilarious and i'm sure many people would consider you a hero! hope you had a wonderful holiday...
Ireland Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 12:24 AM
Thanks ilene and best wishes to you and yours
Cunningham Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 2:15 AM
Lol, enjoyable read Terry, I think the big companies would put a price on your head. Gone are the days when kids got a game, selection box and a beano annual. Cant believe the things they want today, the latest smart phone, expensive trainers, Aldi's own brand wouldn't do. Happy New year. Tom
Ireland Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 2:20 AM
I know Tom - for me it was the box of games and the Buffalo Bill Annual. I so feel for parents these days with the TV ads etc. Thanks for your comment ad best wishes to you and yours.
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