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Rescue Me From Boughs of Folly - a Parody

Rescue me from boughs of folly Tra la la la la, such misery ‘Tis the time to make most jolly Tra la la la, la, it’s blizzardly. Heavy coats and boots we’re wearin’ Tra la la la la, la … la, la, la! Department Santas, they’s a-swearin’ Tra la la la la … la, la, la, la! Why can’t I find all the presents Tra la la la la, it’s such a drag, Things on back order for us peasants Tra la la la, la, a fretful lag. Shopping’s such a painful process Tra la la la la, la … la, la, la! So far I’m having little success Tra la la la la, la … la, la, la, la! [Sing to the tune of “Deck the Halls”] A parody written December 1, 2021. Thanks to Terry Flood for the inspiration!

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Bill Baker

Date: 12/3/2021 2:50:00 PM

Fun poetry, what a great way to let go of frustration, Milt. Well written as usual. Your friend, Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/3/2021 3:47:00 PM

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Bill. It's has that spirit. I loved writing it.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 12/3/2021 4:36:00 AM

Tra la la la la, la … la, la, la, la! Well done Milt, if you do not win this one I'll eat my hat (metaphorically speaking)...Delice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/3/2021 7:39:00 AM

I haven't entered this into any contest. Just wrote it because I enjoy diddling with parodies, and this one came so naturally. Also, the inspiration of Terry's parody. We'd love to get someone to sponsor a Christmas carol parody contest. How about you?

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/2/2021 6:42:00 PM

'Things on back order for us peasants' -- great line there!! I know exactly how it feels too ~ Michael Bloomberg

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/2/2021 7:19:00 PM

Thanks so much, gw. I doubt seriously that Michael Bloomberg would do any shopping...assistants, you know.

Terry Flood

Date: 12/2/2021 11:14:00 AM

Brilliant, Milt. I’m gonna have that tune in my bonce all night now though. Thanks for the mention. Wonder if there’d be enough support for a Christmas Parody contest (Natasha - hint, hint: Milt - hint, hint: Moi….? Crikey, I couldn't guarantee to find time to judge it). Just a thought. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/2/2021 12:28:00 PM

It would be nice if they accepted recent and did not require new, since I'd have to wrack my brain to write a new one! This one came so naturally. Thanks, Terry!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/2/2021 10:06:00 AM

great parody, Milt. It is fun to do CHristmas songs parodies, isn't it? I wrote a bunch of them in the '80's and posted them online for the first time (some of them) when I first joined Soup.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/2/2021 12:29:00 PM

It is, indeed. See Terry's suggestion above. I have a contest going, but it would be sweet if someone would sponsor a Christmas parody contest. How about you?