In Praise of Reindeer Poop

All I want for Christmas is a chainsaw
    and Stanley Black and Decker is the brand for me.
As my yard is skewed with many leaves and pine cones
    all stealthy fallen from my neighbor's tree.

Now Santa... I've gone and asked my neighbor
    to see my point and do what's right.
But the Man will not bow to rhyme or reason
    so I will be cutting down his tree on Christmas night.

Now I'm not one to gossip about my neighbor
   or disparage him to a fine person like yourself.
But last Christmas he was eyeing up your reindeer
    and doing God knows what with several elves.

Now I know you are under pressure
    and may not have time to deal with this louse.
So when your reindeer hear the call of nature,
    please make sure it happens on my neighbor's house.

Now I know we are supposed to love our neighbor
    and when confronted... turn the other cheek.
But I've seen the Man pushing snow on to my driveway
    so help me savor the retribution which I seek.

I know a Christmas letter filled with vengeance
    is not the typical thing you want to hear.
But rest assured my neighbor's doom and ruination
    will fill my troubled heart with Xmas cheer.

On further thought and contemplation,
    I'd rather have a Lazy-boy to ease my strife.
But in keeping with my current situation,
    please bring and give the chainsaw to my wife.

                          The End

*For those who are interested. I will be posting my cartoon 'Bob's Your Uncle' on my homepage. A new one will appear every couple of days.
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Allison Avatar
January 1, 2020 at 7:10 PM
i do love your witty poems David and your current cartoon is hilarious:-) hope you have a great 2020:-) hugs Jan xx
Mchattie Avatar
January 6, 2020 at 7:01 PM
Thanks Jan. My poetry has been cutting into my cartoon time. Have a great day.
Romios Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 11:03 AM
Enjoyed this one, David. Thank you. You did this with Enormous wit and intelligence. Panagiota xxx
Mchattie Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 3:58 PM
It's always nice to inject a little mirth into the holidays. Have a great day.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 9:46 AM
This brings a chuckle and a smile. Marry Christmas David. Blessings Rick.
Mchattie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Thanks Richard. Hope the coming holidays are free of stress and if possible... politics.
Dietrich Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Love your humor. HOpe the chainsaw is not meant for YOU in your wife's hands. hahaha. What the heck would she do with it? I love the part where you insinuate to Santa the neighbor's perversion !!
Mchattie Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 8:11 PM
I never thought about that. Giving a chainsaw to my wife would be just asking for trouble. Have a great day.
Wolf Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Excellent sequel to "Chainsaw Massacre!" LOL. Thoroughly enjoyed this one, David. Tanks for posting it! Merry merry-merriment now! :) gw
Mchattie Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 8:10 PM
I do so love the holidays. I've got 'Snoopy's Christmas' playing in the background. Have a great day my friend.
Connelly Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 5:12 AM
Yes indeed David. Always a tale of wisdom. A funny one this. Thanks.
Mchattie Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 8:57 PM
Thanks Jeff. I've never had a bad neighbor but I have heard stories... Have a great day.
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