I'M Dreaming/ a Liberal Xmas Tale

Who was this white haired Claus 
With rabbit teeth? 
Carrying a ton of peanuts 
For all to eat.

Dragged in a sleigh pulled 
By Agnew and Nixon, 
Who ran right beside 
Donnar and Blitzen? 

He circled Camp David, 
A fast fly by; 
With lox and bagels for 
the Jewish guys. 

A carpenters’ pencil 
Was poised by his ear, 
And boxes of nails dangled, 
From the gear in the rear. 

Why! Its Jolly Ole Carter Claus 
Draped in menorahs. 
Handing out home plans to 
the Arab before us. 

Visions of world peace 
Danced in his head; 
As, he flew straight to Afghanistan
‘Fore noggin hit bed. 

When down from the sky 
In the form of deer dung, 
Fell fruit tree seeds 
Too be sown in the sun. 

And, as CarterClaus’ whip cracked 
O’er Nixon's ear, 
As Agnew blanched, 
His eyes filling with tears. 

Droplets hit sand with 
A plop and a splatter 
’Pon the fruit tree seeds with 
Nary a clatter. 

The desert grew green; 
Trees sprouted and grew; 
Hearts filled with wonder, 
Bellies with stew. 

Homes were rebuilt, 
as before the fall, 
Cook fires were lit. 
Children grew tall. 

And Ole Carter Claus 
Flew home in a daze. 
Passing out sandwiches 
That Roslyn had made.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Brown Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Congrats on your feature this week Debbie. Love, Carol
Austin Avatar
February 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Had to smile at this one. Carter was different. I still don't know what to make of him. Enjoyed this one mucho. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 4:59 PM
I may not have agreed with everything he did, but CaterClaus was the most honest decent human being that we ever elected. Where have all the heroes gone? Congrats on your Liberal (OMG) Xmas (No!! It's Christmas with a capital C) Poem being featured, If all world leaders had his integrity, there would be peace on earth, good will toward man. Vince
Guzzi Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 5:25 AM
Dreams of peace....sigh..is it FUNNY?
Sweetheart Avatar
February 6, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Congrats Debbie on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great one to share with us all with luv..
Gass Avatar
February 17, 2009 at 7:41 AM
I loved this write Debbie. Very witty. I must admit that I am not pollitcally orientated and when Carter took office I was in 8th grade. I do know enough to see the scads of humour in this wonderful write. Thank you for sharing this and for helping me to become a better writer! you are peachy keen lady! Love and hugs, Robin
Mason Avatar
December 16, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Too, too clever here Ms. Deborah!! What a wild cast of characters you have included in this masterpiece ... smile ...!! Hope you have a warm, wonderful holiday and that '09 is a great year for you!!
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