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From My Lips To Santa's Ears

'Twas the night before Christmas, and ...


(THE REQUEST)

Reclining my hammock, very still
(Far too lax to persuade its swing)
I contemplate my Mai Tai's chill
And what I'll plead dear Santa bring ...

Hmmm ...

My hut, provisioned with all I need
Near enough, the white sand beach
A Tahitian wife - ravishing, indeed
An outdoor fridge within my reach ...

Big white towel, (perchance it rains)
iPhone charged and up-link fine
Fridge well-stocked to numb my pains
A seafood glut on which to dine ...

My greatest need, I have to say ...
A NUDGE ... to make my hammock sway!


(THE ADMISSION)

I must confess I've not been good
I did not send my cards this year
Declined to wassail, (like I should)
My rosy cheeks - quite tan, I fear

The palm tree never got its trim
Tahitian choir was short a Bass
My snowman efforts, pretty slim
And cookie baking, WAY off-pace

I have no place to hang a sock
Haven't wrapped a package yet
No burning need to watch a clock
Or rush the Tahitian sun to set

You see ...

When first I saw that sun, I felt ...
My state-side Christmas spirit ... melt!


(THE RATIONALE)

I know I've come up short this season
Not a perfect Christmas paradigm
And while I've not a decent reason
Perhaps he'll grant my wish this time

I try to trouble not, the breezes
Fill the ice cube trays when bare
Bless my wife whene'er she sneezes
Watch her tend the prickly pear ...

And while its meager stuff to most
A swinging hammock's bliss to me
So I don't wind up Tahitian toast
But rocking sweet, perspiration-free

So ...

While a nudge may seem a trivial thing ...
What Christmas joy ... a sway can bring!




~ 1st Place ~  in the "From Your Lips To Santa's Ears" Poetry Contest, Phillip Garcia, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 5th Place ~  in the "The Night Before" Poetry Contest, Joseph May, Judge & Sponsor.

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Robert L. Hinshaw Date: 12/12/2018 2:23:00 PM Congrats, Greg, for your well-deserved win in the contest for this very creative verse! Many thx for your kind comments re my win. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob H Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/9/2019 9:47:00 PM Many kind thanks to you, Bob, I'm very pleased you enjoyed this one - it was such fun to write! Blessings, my friend! :o)

Suzanne Delaney Date: 12/12/2018 6:27:00 AM Congratulations Greg: Such an enjoyable poem full of wit and word play. You get on Santa’s ‘nice’ list with this one lol. Keep on writing- Christmas Hugs, SuZ Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/12/2018 6:45:00 AM Oh, what a wonderful comment, Suzanne, and you put a smile on my face this gloomy day - you are too kind, (there will be something special in your stocking this year ... my thanks!). :-) <3

Jan Allison Date: 12/9/2018 5:12:00 PM what a unique take on the theme Greg, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/10/2018 4:42:00 AM Thank you so very much, Jan ... so appreciated! :-) <3

Constance La France Date: 7/6/2018 1:51:00 PM Greg, congratulations on your first place win in Phillip's contest with this amazing write, well done ! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/13/2018 10:58:00 PM Many thanks to you, Constance, I'm glad you liked my palm tree prose! Blessings, friend! :-) <3

Susan Gentry Date: 7/3/2018 9:09:00 PM Smiled all the way through this! What a life! Congratulations on your #1 win. I love your humor!! :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/13/2018 10:58:00 PM That's very sweet of you, Susan, I'm so happy that this made you smile ... this was a completely wonderful project! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier Date: 7/3/2018 7:07:00 AM What a delightful poem to enjoy reading during this heatwave we are having here in central Canada. Congrats on your well deserved gold medal, Gregory. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/13/2018 10:57:00 PM Thank you so very much, Line, I'm pleased you enjoyed my little South Seas romp! :-) <3

Rhoda Tripp Date: 1/1/2018 12:13:00 AM Wow. This is an overlooked gem! So creative and unique. Love it! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/2/2018 12:10:00 AM I had some fun with this one, Rhoda, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it - thank you, Friend! :-) <3

Joanna Daniel Date: 12/30/2017 4:28:00 AM Really a fun write, Greg, hope you get your wish fulfilled:) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/30/2017 11:40:00 AM Thank you so very much, Jo, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! I don't do many humorous pieces, but they're fun! Blessings, Friend! :-)

Sneha Rv Date: 12/29/2017 9:19:00 PM This is unique and reads so well!! I hope it does very well in the contest :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/30/2017 11:39:00 AM Thank you so much, Sneha - I had fun with this one. I don't do a lot of humorous pieces, but I enjoy it when I do! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3