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I Heard Mother

I Heard Mother
(to tune of "I Saw Mother Kissing Santa Clause")

I heard Mother scolding Santa's elf
As I prowled the house on Christmas Eve.
He'd hid in St. Nick's sleigh
And then sneaked out to play
After having waited for his boss to fly away.
Mother caught him gobbling all our snacks
After he tore open every gift.
Oh, when she glared down at his face,
He went scrambling from our place
Screaming, "Santa, stop the sleigh-
I need a lift!"

For Silent One's 'Your first poem on Poetry Soup' Poetry Contest
I believe it was Dec. 23 of 2009 right before Christmas!

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Christopher Delegans

April 25, 2026 at 3:13 PM

Great rendition in poetic form. I thought I would return the favor and check out one of your first poems on here since you did the same for me some weeks back. I can see we have both been in the soup community for quite a while now. You are a very talented and engaging poet, Andrea.

Mark Toney

March 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Andrea, I appreciate your support for my Flash Poetry Challenge (11). Your poem was randomly chosen to be featured in my 'Results' blog, which is now up and running. A very creative write!

Brian Strand

October 2, 2021 at 12:57 AM

Thought I'd check out your first poem here Andrea..

Line Gauthier

August 24, 2020 at 11:31 AM

What a charming poem, Andrea ~ 11 years ago ! Bravo ~

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 24, 2020 at 4:18 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Andrea ... I remember how exciting it was to post my first poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

August 24, 2020 at 2:45 AM

Wow your first ever poem, eleven years ago and know you have millions... a lovely take on the song.. This was not really a contest, it was an opportunity to showcase your first poem and I am glad you entered. Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues

May 18, 2019 at 2:45 PM

Wow! Decided to check out your first poem and here's my name too! So sweet!

Gregory Richard Barden

January 6, 2019 at 6:06 PM

It was Christmas when I joined, too, Andrea, (two years ago), so that time of year will always be even more special now. I don't think I wrote any Christmas poems that year, though ... not sure why not(?) ... maybe being new and a bit shy/tentative. This is fun! Blessings, Buddy! :-) <3

Faraz Ajmal

July 3, 2018 at 4:31 PM

Ahh, it s nice to know that you are on poetrysoup since 2009, your first post and a winnner, so I must congratulate yoy on your 8 year old poem winning a 8 years old contest, as I look at the comments, I have notice that alot of peoples are still there while many have left,

Eve Roper

December 19, 2017 at 9:07 PM

:-) love this I did the same as SO :-)

Richard Lamoureux

October 29, 2017 at 9:21 AM

Linda Marie Sweetheart was one of the first to comment on your poem. It's nice to see that The Soup doesn't remove comments so that we can look back and feel the love. This is a great first poem Andrea, you have contributed much to this community.

Silent One

October 19, 2017 at 9:44 AM

I thought I would read your first post, seeing that you are a Poetry soup legend.. An interesting first post, that shows your jovial side.. You have been here for so long and interacted with so many people, some still here, some long gone and so many that still live in your heart...

Connie Marcum Wong

September 7, 2017 at 3:42 PM

Congrats on another win Andrea. I didn't see this contest in time. I always loved this cute poem. : )

Kim Rodrigues

September 6, 2017 at 12:01 PM

I love your poem about a naughty elf! Congratulations on your win in my contest, Andrea!

Dale Gregory Cozart

September 6, 2017 at 11:51 AM

This is very clever! Congrats on your win!

Lynn Marie

March 11, 2017 at 5:59 PM

It's quite touching that so many of us like to go to our favourite writer's first poem.:-) This is such a fun read, and the Christmas theme really adds to the hijinks! You are an extraordinary storyteller and gifted poet Andrea. It is always a joy to read your pieces.:-) Your author notes are too cute. many blessings to you :-) lynn

David Waldrop

August 7, 2016 at 5:09 PM

I do believe that will be the last time that I've ever rips up another gift or eats all the food. Because I know a mother's glare. That is a stair no man can bear. Because the love in a mother's heart is beyond compare. And a mother always wants her child to be treated Fair. Beautiful poetry Andrea.

David Waldrop

August 7, 2016 at 5:10 PM

Very funny I said that will be the last time that elf ripps up any more gifts or eat up all the food

CayCay Godwin

December 6, 2015 at 4:21 PM

I really don't like being like other people. Apparently, many of us got the idea to read your first poem. Delightful ... CayCay

Constance La France

October 12, 2015 at 9:02 AM

Andrea, I wanted to read your first poem on the soup, and it is delightful, amazing you have been here since 2009, oh the leaps and bounds in your writing is amazing, although I love this 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, creepy cat, it is disgusting how my lovable little ball of fur can transform into a horrific, murdering feline ...

Eve Roper

September 27, 2015 at 10:00 PM

Andrea, I love this it's wonderful a 7 Hugs Eve

Tim Ryerson

September 13, 2015 at 7:33 AM

I decided to go to your first poem and see how it all began but I see it did NOT begin here...I wanna see the other nine years prior so get busy! You're the best you know that? Love you my friend! - Tim

Cynthia Jones

April 6, 2015 at 2:09 PM

Andrea, you have written so much. WOW!!!!!!! I was happy to read your first write posted here in the site. A 7 from me. I write parodies too. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia