Home » Poems » Jan Allison » No Mistletoe Just Whine - Parody of Mistletoe and Wine

No Mistletoe Just Whine - Parody of Mistletoe and Wine

The stores are heaving, hear the tills jing-a-ling Dilatory Charlie hasn’t purchased a thing He’s on a mission, buying last minute gift Better get something good or it’ll cause a rift But it Christmas time, I hear Charlie whine Shelves are all empty – didn’t get there on time Can’t get wifey a present, no gift for the tree It doesn’t bode well for this family! Charlie goes to the garage to get her some flowers The bouquet’s half dead it’s been outside for hours He heads to the pub where he’ll sup lots of beer and then stumble home full of dread and fear Cos its Christmas time, I hear Charlie whine Shelves are all empty – didn’t get there on time Dead flowers as a present, no gift for the tree It doesn’t bode well for this family! HAPPY CHRISTMAS SOUPERS! 25/12/19

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Ann Gilmour

Date: 12/26/2019 3:37:00 AM

This has really put a smile on my face Jan my hubby usually left things to the last moment too, haha... Hope your Christmas day was full of joy. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/26/2019 8:07:00 AM

So glad I could make you smile Ann, been thinking of you as you know, hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/25/2019 4:23:00 PM

Ha ha, poor Charlie, Merry Christmas Jan! :) hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/26/2019 8:06:00 AM

Thanks Tania!:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/25/2019 1:59:00 PM

Well done, Jan! I hope you and the family are having a very merry Christmas!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/26/2019 8:06:00 AM

Our son is home for 3 weeks, we had a lovely day, sending my best wishes to you and the family:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/25/2019 1:09:00 PM

Wow~ This guy would deserve Santa's bootprint in the seat of his pants. Merry Christmas, Jan! Best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2020.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/26/2019 8:05:00 AM

we didn't bother with gifts for eachother will get something when we find something we need not because a day dictates lol:-) hope you had a lovely day Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/25/2019 12:10:00 PM

Well done, Jan! Too bad no one in the pub knew how to order online! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 12/26/2019 8:05:00 AM

lol Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/25/2019 10:43:00 AM

Hi Jan, I enjoyed reading this, for me, laughter is always good. Merry Christmas to your family and friends:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 12/26/2019 8:04:00 AM

Thanks Alexis we had a lovely family day hope you had a great time too:-) hugs Jan xx

Pat Adams

Date: 12/25/2019 10:09:00 AM

Good one Jan. I'm realizing more every year that the Christmas cheer seems to consist mostly of relief from the fray and a buzz from the beer! Hope your holidays are full of it! (Cheer, I mean!)........pat

Jan Allison
Date: 12/26/2019 8:04:00 AM

thanks Pat, I have son home need no other gifts:-) hugs Jan xx

Catie Lindsey

Date: 12/25/2019 9:52:00 AM

I'd say that Charlie kind of blew it. Merry Christmas, Jan, to you and your family! love and hugs, Catie :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/25/2019 5:15:00 PM

Thanks so much Catie ... sadly i don't think Charlie is fictional in some lives:-( hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/25/2019 9:17:00 AM

Good Christmas humor, Jan! I also just used whine in my poem! LOL...we think alike! Merry Christmas, sweet lady!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/25/2019 9:19:00 AM

I'll drop right on by Kim, i started this yesterday when hubby was driving lol just had the chance to finish it:-) hope you have a super day:-) hugs Jan xx