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Mischief

I think I have a grem/in, lurking in my words I'd left a win/ow open and thought it was the birds But then I heard a thud and a cry for he/p Saw the little blighter, the elf upon the shelf. He got very hungry, some letters he did eat Put slashes where the letters were, do / admit defeat It was for a contest, no time to put it right hope that when its judged ,'twi/l be the dark of night. Oh well I'll send it off, I've got nowt to lose Meanwhile I'll write another if / can find my muse That elf upon the she/f has caused me some grief Never would I have had him down as a letter thief. (a rhyme but some of the letters have been eaten away and replaced with forward slashes by a wicked elf) Written 3rd October For muschi/f contes/ sponsored by N/na Parment/r.

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Valsa George

Date: 2/4/2023 1:08:00 AM

He needs to be starved for a week for eating your letters ! Hope he won't come to eat away the whole poem when you are not too cautious ! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/4/2023 1:36:00 AM

Lol, thanks Valsa, he needs to be sent home to the north Pole or wherever he lives. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 11/9/2018 4:57:00 PM

Ha ha // the elf needs puttin/ on A high /half lol, really loved this one Tom!!!! Many congratulations on your win :-) Hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/9/2018 8:53:00 PM

Thanks Jane, not sure if it will catch on lol. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/26/2018 2:08:00 PM

Hi Tom, Another great write - you have true talent! Best wishes, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/26/2018 2:44:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, I'm humbled by your compliment. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/12/2018 7:43:00 PM

Indeed, this was super creative, Tom and it looks like it was a winner. BIG congrats.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/13/2018 1:56:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, I have my grandsons mischevious elf to thank for the inspiration. Tom.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/8/2018 10:39:00 PM

Very funny, Tom. Love the originality and humor.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/9/2018 3:10:00 AM

Thank you Line, happy you liked it. Tom.

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/4/2018 7:26:00 PM

Very creative, and unusual mischief taken on the Rhyme form, Tom! Congrats on your win! Sandra

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/4/2018 11:14:00 PM

Thank you Sandra, I was thinking about it and saw a pic of an elf and it gave me the inspiration. Tom.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/4/2018 5:33:00 PM

Tom, this is VERY creative! CONGRATS! Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/4/2018 11:11:00 PM

Thank you very much Janice, Wasn't sure if I try was mischievous enough but submitted it anyway. Tom.

Haley Fisher

Date: 10/4/2018 5:29:00 PM

Congratulations Tom. I haven't been on PoetrySoup for awhile. Glad I didn't miss this one. So cute! I have an elf on the shelf. I named him Sneaky :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/4/2018 11:17:00 PM

Thank you Haley, nice to see you back, my grandson has one that turns up before Chrustmas and creates all kinds of mischief, I hope Mr Sneaky behaves lol. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/3/2018 11:07:00 PM

That e/l certain/y munched a bunch of /etters! Rea//y enjoyed this one a /ot, Tom!! Best wishes, Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/4/2018 4:54:00 AM

Thank you Gershon, hope its mischievous enough to be placed. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/3/2018 8:40:00 PM

G'day Tom … a letter thief. A great play on different meaning but similar mind set. Blasted elves; they can cause no end of grief - catch you soon Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/3/2018 9:41:00 PM

Thanks Lindsay, had a madness moment and came up with that. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 10/3/2018 2:48:00 PM

In the world of elves, magic and poetry everything is possible! Your muse didn't and won't fail you to enchant you with the finest letters and words to pen your beauty! You brought a huge smile on my face and into my heart! A great pleasure to read your winning write Tom. My deepest regards. Be blessed always.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/3/2018 4:21:00 PM

Thank you very much Besma, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom