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In the Pink

Into the store dressed completely in pink He looked like he wanted to kick up a stink The legs of his pants had decided to shrink And was that man angry, well what do you think He read my name badge and he growled, ‘Mr Purvis… The sign on the ceiling says ‘Customer Service’ I’ve worn this suit one time and washed it as many It’s shrunk and it’s pink so have you got any I need a new suit and I need it today And do not tell me you expect me to pay But make sure you get me one that will not fade Or it will be me who ain’t gonna get paid I said I will take your address if I may And also your name; we’ll deliver today I joked that pink suits him, he wanted no banter He gave me his details… “Lapland” and “Santa” 26 November 2022 Contest: Write A Christmas Poem Sponsor: Constance La France

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/8/2022 10:33:00 AM

Santa, in pink indeed Terry! Now there is a picture for the ages! Hilarious and extremely funny! The rhymes flow so easily from one verse to the next. Love your creativity!! Congrats and high fives! Sending you blessings of joy and laughter! Maybe Mrs. C should have used the cold water cycle!

Terry Flood
Date: 12/8/2022 4:06:00 PM

Pink Santa… it’s gonna be a thing… you just wait and see. Glad you enjoyed, Sam. Terry

Constance La France

Date: 12/5/2022 1:24:00 AM

Terry, a delightful and fun poem, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Write A Christmas Poem, well done, blessings

Terry Flood
Date: 12/8/2022 4:04:00 PM

Thanks, Constance and thanks for my placement. Enjoyed. Terry

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/3/2022 12:36:00 PM

Charming! Service with a smile :) remember those days? Congratulations on your winning placement Terry Flood.

Terry Flood
Date: 12/4/2022 11:09:00 AM

Thanks, Anaya. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Ann Peck

Date: 12/3/2022 10:00:00 AM

A cute poem, Terry. A pink Santa--good grief! :)

Terry Flood
Date: 12/3/2022 11:13:00 AM

Thank you, Ann. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/27/2022 1:02:00 AM

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/identical_twins_1504788#gt Check this out Terry.

Terry Flood
Date: 11/27/2022 1:40:00 AM

Thanks for the pointer, Tom, and for your kind comments therein. Terry

J. Summers

Date: 11/26/2022 11:31:00 AM

Fun poem, love the flow and the ending. John

Terry Flood
Date: 11/26/2022 2:35:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed, John. Terry

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/26/2022 11:27:00 AM

Ah, this is a delightful poem, Terry. I simply cannot imagine that Santa could dare to wear pink on Christmas Eve!

Terry Flood
Date: 11/26/2022 2:34:00 PM

I first had the notion that Santa had put his suit in too hot a wash, but I could see that becoming a real long poem, so with a bit of nipping and tucking I got it down to four stanzas. Not bad by my standards. ;-)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/26/2022 10:25:00 AM

Lol good one Terry. You're the master of the punchline. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/26/2022 11:05:00 PM

Lol

Terry Flood
Date: 11/26/2022 10:55:00 AM

I’m just gonna check the rules… I thought only ‘Terry’s’ could pass comment. Aha, maybe the criteria is ‘T’ names. Glad you enjoyed, you ‘T’ person, you. ;-)

Terry Miller

Date: 11/26/2022 8:35:00 AM

Love it!

Terry Flood
Date: 11/26/2022 10:51:00 AM

Thank you, Terry… This feels like a Terry appreciation society. Terry

Terry Ireland

Date: 11/26/2022 8:28:00 AM

Love the punch line

Terry Flood
Date: 11/26/2022 10:49:00 AM

Thanks, Terry. Shame about the rest of it, huh? ;-) I jest. Appreciated