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Not Such a Silent Night

Christmas Eve night, drunks have a fight
They’re not calm, they’re not bright
Trying to buy wives a last minute gift
Grabbing the last one, it’s caused a huge rift
Cops called to uphold the peace
Cops called to uphold the peace

Christmas Eve night, drunks have a fight
They’ll regret it at daylight
Both displaying a painful black eye
Vying for perfume that’s in short supply
They treat each other with scorn
They treat each other with scorn

Christmas Eve night, drunks have a fight
Both responsible for their plight
Radiant beams come from a cop car
Sent to the cooler - it’s not very far
There there’s no festive mirth
There there’s no festive mirth

A Christmas Carol Poetry Contest

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Sung to the tune of Silent Night

12/22/21

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M. L. Kiser

January 1, 2022 at 4:15 PM

OH well, no one's Christmas is totally perfect; remember, it's the thought that is important.

Paul Callus

December 29, 2021 at 10:46 AM

Shows that drink and last-minute shopping do not mix well!! They'll feel like idiots the next morning! ~ Regards & Hugs // paul

Phyllis Babcock

December 24, 2021 at 10:43 AM

A rowdy Christmas for sure. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2022. Hope everyone is keeping healthy. Just have a new great grandson born last week and we get to see him tonight. love phyl

Debra L Brown

December 23, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Very creative! Radiant beams (LoL). I enjoyed ~ Debra

Lindsay Laurie

December 23, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Hello Jan ... Christmas is a time when family members who like each other come together with ample booze. Whatever could go wrong. Your lyrics do highlight the dark side of Christmas - thanks Jan - Lindsay

Charles Messina

December 23, 2021 at 11:45 AM

Love this, Jan. Perfect! I'm singing along as I write! I hope you are feeling better. Merry Christmas and Happy & Healthy New Year to you and yours. Hugs Charlie xx

Andrea Dietrich

December 23, 2021 at 10:39 AM

that was funny what you did with the radiant beams part!! Very well done, Jan. You matched the song's melody greatl!!

Rico Leffanta

December 23, 2021 at 10:26 AM

Do you celebrate Christmas Eve in Dublin? Is this before, after, or during Midnight Mass? Aloha!

Susan Lawrence

December 23, 2021 at 7:37 AM

Hi Jan :) What a tale …. Hits home for some I believe ! Great message …. Drinking and last minute shopping don’t mix ! Sending you love and blessings this holiday season to you and yours . Hugs, Susan :)

Delice Arleen Skelly

December 23, 2021 at 4:22 AM

Dear Jan, sending you seasonal greetings filled with love and serenity. Kindest regards...Love & Hugs Delice

Delice Arleen Skelly

December 23, 2021 at 3:02 AM

Well, what can I say-Christmas in the cooler..Another funny write Jan...Delice

Victor Buhagiar

December 23, 2021 at 1:36 AM

I loved your poem Quite funny. Happy Christmas. Hugs xx

Connie Marcum Wong

December 22, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Your entry is very original Jan. This does happen when the drinks flow too heavy. I will email you. Have a wonderful holiday. Hugs xxoo

Alexis Y.

December 22, 2021 at 5:40 PM

Hi Jan, You've penned a good and original take on the contest theme.Your lyrics fit perfectly with Silent Night. Best wishes in the contest. Have a good evening:-) Alexis

Terry Flood

December 22, 2021 at 4:32 PM

I guess no-one slept in heavenly peace then, Jan. A fun re-write. Best of luck in the contest. Terry

Ilene Bauer

December 22, 2021 at 4:00 PM

i'm glad i saw your note at the end, jan! it goes perfectly with "silent night." (i should have picked up on your title, but i'm not at my swiftest at night!)