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                                        Written on 6th December 2024

 

 

To The Tune Of Christmas Wrapping By The Waitresses Damn and blast ! Somethings wrong My dog ran off down the freeway I was away working hard you see And didn't see him get away. My car broke down, things got worse I called the cops to help me The perfect ending for me would be To have car working and dog with me. So that's - my grief A broken car and dog not with me Then the ' cop asked if I'd had a drink "No" I said "The smell you smell is let me think. The cop said" We'll have to check. Step out the car if you please And walk on straight toward me" I did try but fell flat on my face. The cops were laughing and so was I Even when they put the cuffs on me "What about my car" I said One said "It's not going anywhere.” Then they put me in the patrol car And took me down to the station Booked me in, put me in a cell With some murderers and rapists. "Not guilty" I screamed out "Keep it down" a cop shouted. "Want my lawyer" I said to the cop "You've got no right to keep me. Check my aftershave it's not booze You'll find it's whiskey flavour." The cop said "Pull the other one You're spending Christmas in jail this year. Not on your life, not on your life I'll be soon outta this place Not on your life, not on your life I'll be soon outta this place Not on your life, not on your life I'll be soon outta this place Not on your life, not on your life I'll be soon outta this place. Cop laughed and said" Santa might pop in too You'll get turkey and some tea" All I could think of was my poor dog Alone out on the freeway Or worse lying in a ditch Without me to help him. Then the cop said "I've got news Your lawyer's here to see you." My face lit up I started laughing About time he came to get me The cell door opened I was free to go He'd proved to the cops what I'd told them so. My car had been fixed, they'd towed it in And to my surprise had found my dog So glad it was a happy ending. Couldn't believe it was happening. I'm so happy, I'm so happy Now I'm full of Christmas cheer I'm so happy, I'm so happy Now I'm full of Christmas cheer.

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Date: 1/7/2025 10:46:00 AM
My very best wishes for the contest, Tom. A hard luck story turns out fine. Happy Tuesday to you. Blessings ~
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2025 2:21:00 PM
Thank you very much Regina, hope you're keeping well and your new year is off to a good start. Tom
Date: 1/2/2025 9:04:00 AM
Gosh I really want this challenge you wrote for to close so I can see your placement. It really is one of the best!
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Date: 1/2/2025 10:25:00 AM
Thank you for your vote of confidence Andrea , gave it my best shot anyway, I think the deadline for entries is tommorow. Tom
Date: 12/30/2024 8:51:00 PM
Whiskey scented aftershave, lol! This was fun! Glad the attorney was a good one! I never heard the song before, thanks for sharing. Your parody is hysterical!
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Date: 12/30/2024 11:04:00 PM
Thank you very much BJ, I'm happy you enjoyed it. One of my favourite Christmas songs. Tom
Date: 12/28/2024 10:23:00 AM
Just reading your reply a while back on the Wrapping song. Yes, I had a nice Xmas. Hope you did too
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Date: 12/28/2024 10:28:00 AM
Thank you Andrea, I did, went to my daughters for dinner, Happy New Year to you, Tom
Date: 12/17/2024 7:01:00 PM
This is a lovely and so imaginative lyric Dear Tom. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You threw out the 'hook' and I was anxiously wondering about the result - Kept me guessing - (Yes it was a happy ending!) Thanks for sharing your humour - Laughter is the best medicine as it's said. So here's wishing you and your family a Happy Christmas be filled with Laughter and of course Peace. Hugs Maria
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Date: 12/17/2024 11:25:00 PM
Thank you very much Maria, love the original I but found it tricky to do. Although it's bah humbug at the start it ends on a happy note so I went that way too. Cant believe it's nearly on us again and you'll be opening your presents a day before me lol. Best wishes to you Ron and all the family and hope you all have a lovely time. Tom
Date: 12/17/2024 7:37:00 AM
You have a wonderful sense of humour and portray it in your writing so well..
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Date: 12/17/2024 7:48:00 AM
Thank you very much SO, it's often said laughter is the best medicine, I sometimes think I've overdosed on it. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Date: 12/16/2024 10:45:00 PM
Fantastically entertaining, Tom! Janice
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Date: 12/16/2024 11:39:00 PM
Thank you very much Janice, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 12/16/2024 10:40:00 AM
Love it, Tom! From "Bah Humbug" to shouts of joy! You, your dog and your car are all back where they they belong full of "Christmas cheer!" Best wishes for the contest. Sending you all the blessings of the season! Over Fork Over!
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Date: 12/16/2024 11:38:00 PM
Thank you very much Sam, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Wasn't the easiest one to parody but I gave it a go. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. Over Fork Over. Tom
Date: 12/15/2024 6:15:00 PM
Nice job Tom! I like this song too. I wonder if you are singing your lyrics to it now.
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Date: 12/15/2024 9:55:00 PM
Thank you very much David, only in private lol, I'm no Sinatra. Tom
Date: 12/14/2024 10:35:00 AM
Love the lyric, Tom. Fits the song perfectly! Great work my friend. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Charlie
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Date: 12/14/2024 11:15:00 AM
Thank you Charlie, I think I should have chosen an easier song to parody, I found this one quite challenging,I love the song though. Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and good health and happiness in the new year. Tom
Date: 12/12/2024 4:44:00 PM
Enjoyed this fun lyric Tom! So fun singing along and using your story. Can't wait to see what you have to write about your dog next year.
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Date: 12/12/2024 8:28:00 PM
Thank you very much David, I'm happy you enjoyed it. It's the first time I've ever written a lyric. Merry Christmas to you. Tom
Date: 12/12/2024 5:01:00 AM
This is great Tom. I enjoyed it and very nice ending. I hope you have a Merry Christmas :)
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Date: 12/12/2024 5:29:00 AM
Thank you very much Heidi, it was challenging for sure, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Hope you too have a happy Christmas and good health and happiness in the new year. Tom
Date: 12/11/2024 11:27:00 AM
Hello Tom, i love this poem. Thankfully it hadc a happy ending. Merry Christmas. All the best for the New year. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/14/2024 2:46:00 PM
Hello Tom, Hello Tom, i also fer the worst. I really thought he would respond to you. Anyway thank you fore trying. I guess we have to wait and see. Thank you for trying. /Merry Christmas. All the best for the new year. /Darlene/
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/14/2024 11:18:00 AM
I fear the worst Darlene, I’ve emailed and soupmailed him but sadly I have heard nothing back, Tom
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/12/2024 2:18:00 PM
Hello tom, Tom i wish the same for you. Have you heard from happy Jack? He has not posted any poetry for a while. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
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Date: 12/11/2024 12:45:00 PM
Thank you very much Darlene, things certainly worked out well in the end, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas to you too and good health and happiness in the new year. Tom
Date: 12/10/2024 4:50:00 PM
this poetic lyric is one happy riot which reminds me of the movie, home alone...and reflects the fun spirit of this lovely holyday! great job, tom...I'm all smiles!
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Date: 12/10/2024 7:58:00 PM
Thank you very much Nette, I'm happy you enjoyed it. I've seen that film a few times, it's hilarious. Hope your week is going well. Tom
Date: 12/10/2024 2:49:00 AM
Dear Tom, your lyric is a rollercoaster of misfortune and humor, blending chaos with heartwarming resolution. It captures the holiday spirit of unexpected miracles, reminding us that even in the wildest of moments, things can turn around for the better. Fun quirky and uplifting...Hugs
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Date: 12/10/2024 3:29:00 AM
Thank you very much Maria, I didn't choose an easy song as the singer speeded up and slowed down throughout, I spiced it up with a bit of humor. I'm happy that you enjoyed it, hope you're keeping well. Tom
Date: 12/9/2024 2:45:00 PM
Never wear whiskey aftershave, unless you’re feeling very brave. A great parody Tom… Beryl
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Date: 12/9/2024 8:31:00 PM
Lol, good advice Beryl, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Hope you're both ok Tom
Date: 12/9/2024 6:26:00 AM
Stay away from that Whiskey aftershave. Glad you could get back up after “falling down.” A fun song to choose, Tom! Hope they don’t arrest Santa!
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Date: 12/9/2024 7:56:00 AM
Thank you very much Kim, we'll if they do blame the parents as they should leave a glass of milk not the hard stuff lol. Tom
Date: 12/8/2024 10:53:00 PM
lol :-D That's one powerful after shave.Thanks for the chuckles. Glad it had a happy ending. Hugs & Smiles ~ Anne :-)
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Date: 12/8/2024 11:34:00 PM
Thank you very much Anne, always read the warning label, don't shave and drive lol. Merry Christmas. Tom
Date: 12/8/2024 2:27:00 PM
Lol :) In a situation like this your sense of humour managed to stay intact, Tom :) Love your storytelling...give me a happy ending and I'm happy :) ~ Best regards // paul
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Date: 12/8/2024 9:05:00 PM
Thank you very much Paul, a happy ending and humour wins every time. There's enough gloom in the world. Enjoy the coming week. Tom
Date: 12/8/2024 11:39:00 AM
An excelleny job to say the least, Thank uou for shariong your gifted poetry with us. Ana a parody, no less! Merry Christmas, Pangie xx
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Date: 12/8/2024 9:03:00 PM
Thank you very much Pangie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. There's plenty of humour in the original lyrics too. Merry Christmas. Tom
Date: 12/8/2024 11:14:00 AM
You are a wonderful storyteller and you cant beat that British sense of humour!
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Date: 12/8/2024 9:02:00 PM
Thank you very much SO, you certainly can't, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 12/8/2024 9:54:00 AM
Wow! This is super delightful and interesting lyric for parody contest my dear poet friend Tom. So creative. I'm glad the dog was fine since I'm a dog lover. I tried to sing along after reading and I enjoyed! Thanks a lot for sharing. I love it. A winner for me. Good luck always and God bless. Hugs
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Date: 12/8/2024 10:11:00 AM
Thank you very much Len, I should have picked an easier song, I found this one difficult to parody. I'm happy that you enjoyed the humour. One of our dogs went missing once, thankfully he was found safe and well. Tom
Date: 12/8/2024 9:27:00 AM
Dear tom, this is such a fun and enjoyable read! I giggled as i read “Not guilty” haha! I can imagine that scene unfold, what a brilliant and lyrical take, and your rhymes too are so seamless and flowing in such beautiful cadence. Im glad the ending was happy and left you with a very happy and cheerful christmas! I cant see the video for some reason but surely you did an amazing one i can tell after reading this creative take! You are an excellent storyteller and its evident in everything you. Wishing you peaceful holidays ahead with your family. Sending you light always
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Date: 12/8/2024 9:29:00 AM
Thank you very much IE, I can't take credit as it is the original song that I found on utube. Everyone loves a happy ending, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 12/8/2024 4:22:00 AM
lol that was such a good entertaining story , Merry Christmas dear Tom to you and your family :)
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Date: 12/8/2024 5:12:00 AM
Thank you very much Vie, I'm happy you enjoyed it, wishing you too the same. Tom
Date: 12/8/2024 3:04:00 AM
A happy tail..That brushes away its good To read this stormy day.) How are you doing in The weather so far Tom.'
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/8/2024 4:20:00 AM
Thank you very much Joe, windy in Worcestershire but nothing too bad here unlike other parts of the country. Tom
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/8/2024 4:19:00 AM
Lol
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Date: 12/8/2024 3:06:00 AM
M A V was the captcha on the comment above Tom.'
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