DADDY NICK AND PAPA RICK

There was in a Christmas play, Daddy Nick Whose role was to wrap presents surely quick Dressed in Sta. Claus' best... But while showing his jest Special kids had chosen their precious pick. So Daddy Nick joyously changed his trick To act as fantastic, yet looking sick The children prayed with zest... "Lord, keep us glad and blest Heal Sta. Claus, grant him well-being stick." Rescuing readily was Papa Rick Laughing heartily* with his funny kick Smiting gloominess-pest With gifts for all the rest Thus, everyone smiled midst photograph's click. *Proverbs 17:22 - A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. December 9, 2023 2nd place, "Any theme Any form" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 12/10/2023 3rd place, "Funny Santa Claus Poem - Old or New" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Joseph May; judged on 12/13/2023