Kim Rodrigues Poet Villanelle

Little Bit Naughty-Little Bit Nice

Garish and gaudy, a little bit nice,
Mrs. Claus’ pajamas on Christmas Eve.
Little bit naughty with sugar plum spice.

Garish and gaudy, a little bit nice,
Santa’s ho ho ho sleigh preparing to leave.
Those wayward reindeers, he cattle calls thrice.

Little bit naughty with sugar plum spice,
snacking on the pines — those peppermint thieves,
sticky antlers treading holiday ice.

Garish and gaudy, a little bit nice —
smart boxes and bows make children believe
and grateful parents are good with the price.

Little bit naughty with sugar plum spice.
A mischievous elf off the shelf named Steve
is pilfering cookies — they’re Santa’s vice.

One chill boss in a sled would not suffice —
the crazy entourage of Christmas Eve.
Garish and gaudy, a little bit nice,
Little bit naughty with sugar plum spice.

12/3/2020
Deck The Halls Poetry Contest
Sponsor:Joseph May
Checked with rhymezone.com

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Indiana Shaw December 10, 2020 at 6:25 PM I was actually singing along to myself as I reading it, ha, ha, ha, lovely nice and naughty Christmas humour, the thought of it all had me laughing all the way . . . : ) Kim Rodrigues December 10, 2020 at 7:28 PM Picturing merry you! Nice! Thanks! :)

Jennifer Proxenos December 4, 2020 at 9:22 AM Kim this is a beautiful poem, I'm certain Joseph will love it - I haven't been feeling the magic of Christmas so far this year, but your poem has put me on the right path! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2020 at 2:09 PM Along with you I’ve been struggling but trying to pull myself up. Bless ya!

Panagiota Romios December 4, 2020 at 3:09 AM Wonderfully creative, Pangie xx Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2020 at 5:00 AM Thanks, Pangie! Worked on this for a while. Hugs.

Victor Buhagiar December 3, 2020 at 11:13 PM Oh Kim, you made me laugh. Thanks. Loved Santa's wife pyjamas. I hope you get a high placement. You deserve it. ~~ Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2020 at 4:59 AM Thank you, sweet friend!

Evelyn Judy Buehler December 3, 2020 at 10:41 PM I enjoyed this spicy bit of Christmas fun. Wonderful poem! Best wishes for the contest. Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2020 at 4:59 AM Thank you, Evelyn! :)

Gershon Wolf December 3, 2020 at 7:01 PM Very tantalizing, I must say. You left me wanting more---- naughty! Yet I must say: This is sugar plum nice!! Grinning and Smiling, Gershon Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2020 at 4:59 AM LOL! :) Big Smile

Lindsay Laurie December 3, 2020 at 4:06 PM Hello Kim … a fine verse indeed for Christmas Kim. Joyfullness and spicey is what we need - thanks Kim - Lindsay Kim Rodrigues December 3, 2020 at 6:10 PM Thank you, Lindsay!

Tom Cunningham December 3, 2020 at 3:34 PM Nothing wrong with a little bit of naughty Kim. Good luck in the contest Hope you're well Tom Kim Rodrigues December 3, 2020 at 6:09 PM LOL, Tom, you elf you!

Alexis Y. December 3, 2020 at 3:15 PM Hi Kim, This is a good entry for the contest. I enjoyed the subtle reference to Santa’s list. At least that my take on it. Excellent job. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis Kim Rodrigues December 3, 2020 at 6:08 PM Thank you, Alexis! :)