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Letter To Santa From Looby Loo

Dear Santa, As you may well know, it's tights and not stockings that are all the go. So, with no stockings to hang on the bedstead, would a pair of my bloomers be OK instead? I'll sew up the legs so that there is more space, can't have my gifts falling all over the place. I hope you don't mind, as my wine you consume, please try to be silent when entering my room. I'm a light sleeper and at my age, which is quite a pain, if I lose too much sleep, then it addles my brain. You may kiss me sweetly if I'm in deep slumber mistletoe on my pillow, plus telephone number. I promise to leave you a home-made mince pie, though the pastry's gone soggy 'cause the onions made me cry. Myopia means recipes I really struggle to see though onion in mince pies' is a new one on me. But the pies are quite tasty as I'm sure you'll agree and if you're still hungry, then have two or three! There's a drop of fine whisky which you may try too, bought by my late husband circa 1952 'twas in an old bottle I found in the shed my hubby drank most of it afore dropping dead. I think you're so special, dear old Santa Claus, now here's what I would like you to leave in my drawers:.
1. A pretty box - so I may store my false teeth so neat, so I can find 'em when I gets me something to eat. 2. A walking frame 'cause I am liable to fall, and falling, alas, does you no good at all. 3. Some California Poppy, as supplies now seem so short, if this scent can't be found I will smell like a horse. 4. A pair of big knockers, for front and back door. A warm cosy nighty, don't need see-throughs no more. 5. Get me a back scratcher, please, if you can, I can't scratch that itch since I lost me old man. 6. Also an emergency underwear kit, as nowadays there's times when I don't quite make it. 7. If you have a big dog, leave it in the back yard, I'll treat quite kindly, if me it will guard. Thats all the gifts on my Christmas wish list, but I'll settle for more Santa, if you insist. I haven't been naughty for many a year, when awaking, I expect all my gifts to be here!
Merry Christmas! Looby Loo x * * *
Christmas 2020
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Williams Avatar
December 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Clearly, Looby Loo does not worry about the virtues of patience and modesty!! ;) I enjoyed a grin from this humorous piece. Congrats on placing well in the contests! Very best, Bartholomew
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December 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Thank you Bartholomew, pleased that you enjoyed a grin from reading this poem. Best wishes for the New Year… Beryl
Toney Avatar
December 18, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Thank you for supporting my Flash Poetry Challenge, Beryl. Your poem is a hoot and further evidence to boot that it doesn't hurt to ask. ;-)
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December 18, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Thank you Mark, I’m enjoying the Flash Poetry Challenge…Beryl
Wolf Avatar
December 15, 2020 at 3:43 PM
Ha, ha! I think 'Looby-Loo' is harder to please than Mick Jagger and the Stones were when they were touring 50 years ago. (They had SO many demands!). Santa's quite the diplomat, I guess. Thanks for the chuckles, Gershon
Edmonds  Avatar
December 15, 2020 at 4:20 PM
Ha! Looby Loo’s requests might be many, but not quite as grand as the stones demands. Glad you got a chuckle out of this... Belle
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 11:29 AM
wow, Belle, this is super super cool. I just love your humor in this list. VERY WELL DONE!!!
Edmonds  Avatar
December 15, 2020 at 4:12 PM
Thank you so much Andrea, very kind of you... Belle
Andresen Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 7:49 AM
:))) ... really sensible wishes ... and they do not cost that much ... I really think she deserves them all - Looby Loo has a good heart ... she even sacrificed the remains of the antique whiskey ... love it, Belle :) - Best wishes in the contest ... it won my heart :) - hugs // and thank you very much - Anne-Lise :)
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December 14, 2020 at 9:37 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise, let’s hope Looby Loo wins Santa’s heart too. I’m pleased you’ve enjoyed the read ~ Hugs sent back to you with seasonal best wishes ~ Belle :-)
Y. Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 1:44 PM
WoW! Belle, I laughed out loud at your well-written poem. It is hilarious. I am laughing right now. Everything about this write is funny, from the photo to the content! That was some Christmas list! It was a delight to reading you today. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis
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December 13, 2020 at 2:10 PM
Alexis- it’s wonderful to receive such an enthusiastic, encouraging review. I’m so pleased the letter to Santa gave you a good laugh, couldn’t wish for a better response. Enjoy what’s left of the day... Belle :-)
George   Avatar
December 12, 2020 at 2:37 PM
This is HALARIOUS! Thank you for making my day, dear Belle. ~ Elaine
Edmonds  Avatar
December 12, 2020 at 2:59 PM
Thank you for that Elaine, you’ve just made my day too... Belle
Allison Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 11:43 AM
omg this is so funny Belle got to add it to my faves it is super humourous and i LOVE the pic:-) hugs jan xx
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December 11, 2020 at 2:22 PM
Thank you so much, it’s so encouraging to receive comments like yours Jan (the pic is a selfie) :-) hugs Belle xx
Leffanta Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 10:22 AM
Best 2020 Christmas poem by far! Aloha! Rico
Y. Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 1:46 PM
Me three:-)Alexis
Edmonds  Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 2:19 PM
Thank you and bless you Rico (Jan too)... Belle :-)
Allison Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 11:43 AM
agree 100% Rico:-) xx
Cunningham Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Love the humour Belle, I just hope Santa delivers. Tom
Edmonds  Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 2:24 PM
Thank you Tom, I hope Santa delivers too, fingers crossed... Belle
Logan Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 9:47 AM
Looby Loo is quite a character...asking for big knockers and then insinuating they're for her front and back doors. Oh what a vividly funny write you've accomplished, Belle. If Santa fills your drawers and calls you, I wanna know!
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December 11, 2020 at 2:18 PM
Hi Jenna, if Santa fills my drawers you’ll be the first to know. Thanks for commenting so generously, glad you found this amusing, that’s all one could ask for... Belle
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December 11, 2020 at 9:08 AM
This is a great fun poem. You did very well. Wonder how mince pies taste with onions :) ~~
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December 11, 2020 at 9:14 AM
Disgusting I imagine, thank you for looking in Victor... Belle :-)
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