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In the Spirit of Christmas

Merry Christmas to you, Uncle Sam Leaving the jobless with hat in hand Congress on a Yuletide roll Brought an end to public dole -- They’re cooking their goose, not Christmas ham *Written in 2010 after Congress made cutbacks in social service programs

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Jan Allison

Date: 12/2/2018 4:41:00 PM

Well penned Diane, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/2/2018 12:11:00 PM

I remember so clearly when this happened and our elected representatives played the Grinch, Diane. Witty, unique and perfect form. Competition for this contest was awesome and you did a great job. Thanks for supporting the contest with your witty verse. Hugs, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/4/2015 7:22:00 PM

Diane, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/9/2010 8:42:00 PM

For SURE, Diane. They are detestable.

James Fraser

Date: 12/4/2010 8:25:00 AM

So true your words in this witty Limerick Diane. Good luck in the contest >> James :)

Wilma Neels

Date: 12/3/2010 9:06:00 AM

Diane, I thoroughly enjoyed your witty write.. Good luck for the contest as well.. To answer your question about hope there always is hope, I haven't given up yet.. ;-) love Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/3/2010 4:38:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry today. I enjoyed reading it Diane. Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/3/2010 4:02:00 AM

sharp wit,diane.. love the sharp lines about the economy.. nevertheless, happy holidays and best of luck in the contest! warmest, nette

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/2/2010 3:47:00 PM

Soup mail!!!!

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/2/2010 1:07:00 PM

Wow! One of the finest I've seen, Diane! A fav today! It's sickening what's going on..and no where to turn for help! Good luck in Francine's Contest. Love, Audrey

Date: 12/2/2010 12:36:00 PM

An excellent limerick,good luck in the contest.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/2/2010 12:28:00 PM

Still you have ample time to re-enter your holiday home contest.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/2/2010 12:26:00 PM

Hahaha.. It was just a humor about the menu. Please reenter the poem as it is a very nice write. Sorry, Diane

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/2/2010 10:03:00 AM

Amen to that final line, Diane. I'm glad you listed this as a "satire" because thinking of all those people losing unemployment benefits while jobs are scarce isn't really funny. But satire, yes. Best wishes in Francine's contest. Love, Carolyn