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Christmas Jingles 3 - the Dear Old Woman Is Sad and Blue

Dear old woman who lives in a shoe
The dear old woman who’s house is a shoe For Christmas she doesn't know what she can do She can't afford beer for seasonal cheer And her kids will have no presents this year. On top of it all her cupboard is bare She looked in her purse and nothing was there Hungry mouths she can't feed has her in tears Yesterday's dreams have become kilns of fears. What's more her love interest's gone away He just could not stand her another day The home is too cold and way far too old With no room for all who live in the fold. He told her that he never would come back He wanted to live in a decent shack He'd found soothing balm in another's arms A beautiful lady of many charms. That is what hurt her inside most of all More than dear old Humpty Dumpty's big fall No King's horses, not even the King's men Could put her heart back together again. 3rd December 2020
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Leffanta Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 11:24 AM
Father Christmas can not even deliver a warm kiss this year but, as you say, her luck may change in a moment! Nice write! Aloha! Rico
Edmonds  Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 11:56 AM
Hi Rico, Santa will have to save all his kisses this year, maybe next year he’ll get the all clear. Many thanks... Belle
Y. Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 10:40 AM
WoW! Belle, Good spin on a classic nursery rhyme! Poor ole lady that lives in shoe, I hope things turn around for her! Excellent job. I enjoyed the read- Alexis
Edmonds  Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 11:53 AM
Thank you so much Alexis, there’s always hope for things to turn around. I’m pleased you enjoyed the read... Belle
Jayasankar Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 9:38 AM
A lovely write... Sad this dear old woman would not be enjoying Christmas.. enjoyed reading Belle.. ~ Ani
Edmonds  Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Hi Ani, life can change in a matter of moments so maybe it’ll change for the better for her... Thank you Belle
Cunningham Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 9:28 AM
Enjoyed your verse Belle, shame she won't be enjoying Christmas cheer this year. Tom
Edmonds  Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 9:33 AM
There always hope on the horizon so fingers crossed. Thank you Tom... Belle
Michael Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 8:59 AM
It's going to be a sad Christmas in the shoe...Well done
Edmonds  Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 9:31 AM
It certainly is,let’s hope the spirit of Christmas shines through, not just in the shoe but everywhere too. Thank you Arturo... Belle
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