Holiday Rush

I saw an object 
way-up high -- 
analysis, no UFO
no drone, told my
supervisor, no need
for the military red-phone.  

Again:

I saw a sled
way up-high -- 
and knew only one
had clearance to fly, 

so, as an air-traffic-controller,
forewarned, I had to quickly
adjust, reindeer’s not equipped
with jet avoidance thrust -- 

No take offs! No landings!

grounded, planes forced to 
stand-by, but one impatient pilot
on his own, decided to give it a try

well, rained down stuffed bears
and little Timmy's toy boat; reminded
were all that only Macy Santa's
float -- Clause landed in a
a nearby barnyard, still wearing his 
splattered signature coat, tearfully clutching 
antlers, startled the 'jeebies out of a pair of
mating goat' --
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Dietrich Avatar
December 24, 2024 at 10:33 PM
The mating goats at the end was a great finishing touch! Merry Xmas, Joe
DiMino Avatar
December 25, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Told to me by an old Billy years ago. Could not get the image out of my mind. Yet, though more alert, have not always gone indoors. Thank you, Andrea. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday.
Buhagiar Avatar
December 24, 2024 at 2:04 AM
Enjoyed your tale, Joe. I don't really believe in UFO's. Merry Christmas.
DiMino Avatar
December 24, 2024 at 5:25 AM
I agree. Our president, Joe Biden said, they are identified, but we just know what they are.... VP Harris says, in her mind, there is no measure of obscurity, without a measured response to the unidentified we all share no matter the clarified object. Thank you, Victor. Have a great Christmas my friend!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 23, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Holiday tail spin, Batman (I don’t know if you’ll get that) I enjoyed! Merry Christmas!
DiMino Avatar
December 24, 2024 at 5:28 AM
You got me there, Kim; I imagine Batman would not fly without some strings attached. And a sizable check. Now America has to find a way to pay for all our gifts. Have a great Christmas. Blessings.
Greenhough Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 9:30 PM
I like the festive atmosphere and funny story. Rain won't stop Santa.
DiMino Avatar
December 23, 2024 at 6:45 AM
As long as there a credit cards, Santa is on the move. Thank you, Hilda. Blessings.
Sands Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM
LOL! Great one. Fun to read. Merry Christmas :)
DiMino Avatar
December 23, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Hi Heidi; thank you my friend. Have a great day!
Singh Avatar
December 21, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Enjoyed reading the poem.Thanks for sharing.
DiMino Avatar
December 21, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Thank you, Akham; just silly stuff. Happy you enjoyed the read. Blessings.
Tor Avatar
December 20, 2024 at 8:40 PM
lol Joseph love this one lol...
Tor Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Joseph I agree with you a 100%. Jesus is the reason for the Season. John McArthur did a great sermon on Christmas and he addressed this same topic of your comment, if you get a chance watch it on Youtube. He talks about Santa Claus taking the focus of Christ to Santa and that he is a fictitious character. Big thumbs for your comment my friend...
DiMino Avatar
December 21, 2024 at 5:23 AM
Hi Mike; thank you. Happy the read gave you a chuckle. Really don't know why I wrote this, nor how could I write such a thing? When I grew up in New York, the Macy's Seasonal' pageant was something special. I tried watching it on TV the other day. Just my humble opinion, it was crap. Did not see one reference to Christ: the music, seemed to me, vulgar (in my opinion) -- the costumes and dancers were vulgar (in my uneducated opinion)~ guess I am a Dinosaur. Merry Christmas should get back to Christ. Should be less a worship of Santa. We can give gifts and share everyday of the year...without Christ it will do little good. Just my opinion.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 20, 2024 at 12:29 PM
I enjoyed reading your fun "Holiday Rush" story/write. Watch out the rush is now on. Hahaha!!! Merry Christmas with Blessings..................
DiMino Avatar
December 21, 2024 at 5:29 AM
Hi Paula; just silly stuff for a sick chuckle. We make the best of what we have. Blessings my friend. Have a very sacred, joyful Christmas.
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