John Read Poet Limerick

Safety Claus

Dear Santa is in a dilemma 
And we're making our way through December 
His wish list is long 
And he's getting things wrong 
As he's finding it hard to remember. 

Last year, Julie got an action man 
Little Johnny got a Doll and pram 
Then little Tom 
Knew something was wrong 
When Santa never turned up as planned. 

So Rudolph is now taking the reins 
Hopefully things will certainly change 
Then the girls and boys 
Will receive the right toys 
Rather than the other way round.

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Line Gauthier December 26, 2024 at 7:32 PM A delightful poem for the holiday season ~ made me smile. Happy holidays, John! John Read December 27, 2024 at 11:58 AM Happy new year Line sending you my love and best wishes.

Duke Beaufort December 20, 2024 at 8:10 AM John, cute poem and story. We do hope to have support when we need it. In this case Santa is very lucky! John Read December 21, 2024 at 9:58 AM Cheers Duke, I hope Santa doesn't miss you out lol.

Michael Tor December 12, 2024 at 3:14 PM John this was so funny. What clever wit from you my friend. This one is a favorite. God bless you my friend. John Read December 13, 2024 at 5:25 AM Thank you Michael for your time and comment dear friend.

Victor Buhagiar December 10, 2024 at 3:05 AM I enjoyed your read. It made me laugh, and I need that desperately. John Read December 10, 2024 at 8:08 AM Hi Victor I understand how your feeling only to well.

Karen Jones December 9, 2024 at 2:09 PM Such a fun festive limerick set! Thanks for sharing John! John Read December 10, 2024 at 8:07 AM Thank you Karen so nice hearing from you God bless you. xx

Andrea Dietrich December 9, 2024 at 8:42 AM Verrry clever!! John Read December 9, 2024 at 9:57 AM Thank you Andrea. xx

Anne-Lise Andresen December 9, 2024 at 2:25 AM - Stress may be one of the causes or symptoms of dementia...a cause for concern, John :))) - hugs John Read December 9, 2024 at 9:57 AM Hi Anne, I agree Santa has a lot to contend with lol, have a lovely evening Anne. xx

Christuraj Alex December 8, 2024 at 6:08 PM "Safety Claus" - A very unique way of depiction, indeed. John Read December 9, 2024 at 9:54 AM Hi Christuraj, health and safety has certainly got out of hand.

Beryl Edmonds December 8, 2024 at 1:28 PM Rudolph is delighted he’ll drive the sleigh - He’s prayed for the honour by night and day - His red nose glows bright - It’s his guiding light - And he’s mistletoe tucked safely away……. Sis Beryl John Read December 9, 2024 at 9:52 AM Hi sister Beryl, I can only imagine where Santa keeps his mistletoe.

Panagiota Romios December 8, 2024 at 11:33 AM John.. what an funny and ebjoyable read. You had me laughing all the way. Pangie xx John Read December 8, 2024 at 11:58 AM Hi Pangie, if I made you smile then it's been worthwhile God bless you. xx

Ink Empress December 8, 2024 at 10:31 AM Cute and fun write on santa forgetting lists, i think soup is one of the most festive sites for poetry, this is like the fifth Christmas poem im reading and they are all so very unique and creative and fun! Hope lists get sorted. Pleasure reading this. Sending you light John Read December 8, 2024 at 10:56 AM Thank you Ink, so nice hearing from you, hope life is treating you kind, I was just having a bit of fun with this poem, giving me something to do on a quiet day in London. Sending you my love and best wishes. xx

Jennifer Proxenos December 8, 2024 at 7:41 AM Perhaps it is time for Santa to retire and hand over the reins, Rudolph who be a good choice but I think maybe Mrs. Claus could help out for a bit and apply for the post. She's a real poppet. BlESSNGS, John, Jennifer. John Read December 8, 2024 at 8:41 AM Hi Jennifer, what a great idea, I would much prefer to be visited by Mrs Claus lol, have a lovely evening Jennifer xx

Tom Cunningham December 8, 2024 at 7:02 AM I blame the parents for leaving a glass of whiskey instead of milk, must admit I was guilty of doing that too. Lol. Hope your weekend is going well John. Tom John Read December 8, 2024 at 8:39 AM Hi Tom, if dear old Santa gets a whisky at every home, maybe it would be a good idea to let Rudolph take control lol,have a lovely evening Tom.