Not So Merry Christmas

Not So Merry Christmas

     Christmas is a coming,
     The goose is on a diet.
     The turkey’s in the out house
     Keeping very quiet.

     Santa’s using drones this year,
     Trying to save some money.
     Now Rudolph’s nose is not so bright, 
     He does not think it funny.

       Barry Stebbings
        10/14/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Horn Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 5:35 AM
Liked this one so sent it to my wife. Check out some of mine.
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November 26, 2017 at 7:05 AM
Thank you very much, James, I am honored indeed. // Barry
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November 21, 2017 at 9:02 PM
Delightfully festive poem. Love it.
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November 22, 2017 at 11:40 AM
Thank you, Line. // Barry
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November 21, 2017 at 1:47 PM
Had me chuckling and yes the new technology is now reality. love phyl
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November 22, 2017 at 11:40 AM
Thank you, Phyllis. // Barry
One Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 12:45 PM
A sad sad reality....
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November 18, 2017 at 3:00 AM
Thank you, Silent One. // Barry
Evans Avatar
November 15, 2017 at 9:19 PM
The smile on the face of this reader says it all. Thanks for sharing............peace!
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November 18, 2017 at 2:57 AM
Thank you, Richard. // Barry
Daniel Avatar
November 15, 2017 at 8:47 AM
Ha ha, such fun, love your thinking, Barry:)
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November 15, 2017 at 9:07 AM
Thank you, Jo. // Barry
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November 14, 2017 at 1:38 PM
Barry I got a chuckle from your poem. This is a different poem for Christmas. have a nice day my friend.
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November 15, 2017 at 4:25 AM
Thank you, Darlene. // Barry
Godwin Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 11:03 AM
OH, lighthearted and funny, wonderfully written and just a joy to read. Such a fun write, Barry. Blessings ... CayCay
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November 15, 2017 at 4:24 AM
Thank you, CayCay. // Barry
Sands Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Cute one Barry :)
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November 15, 2017 at 4:24 AM
Thank you, Heidi. // Barry
Smith Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 9:26 AM
Really funny Barry, much enjoyed :)
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November 14, 2017 at 9:43 AM
Thank you Gary. // Barry
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November 14, 2017 at 9:21 AM
GOTD! (giggle of the day award) N-joyed! ~ john
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November 14, 2017 at 9:42 AM
Thank you lim'rik. // Barry
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November 14, 2017 at 9:08 AM
Tee hee hee! Enjoyed! xomo :)
Stebbings Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 9:26 AM
Thank you, Maureen. // Barry
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