Santa Benched

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Wow, Mrs. Claus’ mood change was surely swift!
Hmph, a rift just cause she must wait to use her gifts …
Ho, Ho, NO!  Time out?  MY name on the naughty list?
This retired, old deer as my guard should I resist?

I must sit in seclusion on the North Pole Park bench??!
My neck hurts from quick turns that muscle-wrench
each time I look to see if Mrs. Claus has appeared
with my due apology and a mood not mad geared.

Oh, elven mercy! I turn again, as does my betrayer guard,
from the wind that sends yonder deer’s rear discard.
Surely that deer and my Mrs. are in mutual accord
for I recognize the disgruntled deer, Buns Pootord.

I’m so tired from my yearly moon flight to all families
and leaving prized gifts for all the personalities.
I tried reasoning with Mrs. Claus for patience, please!
She loved her presents, so why these brutalities …
                                just because I gave away all the batteries?
                                            









... CayCay Jennings
December 13, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 12/18/2018 8:30:00 AM
I like the humorous ending to your winning work. Top of the list work. I appreciate your participation. I hope that this will be a grand Christmas for you. Sara
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Date: 12/17/2018 3:28:00 PM
so love your humour here CayCay! many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/16/2018 11:53:00 AM
I enjoyed this fun write CayCay..Congrats on your win
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Date: 12/15/2018 11:56:00 AM
Hi Cay Cay, a creative and fun write. Feeling sorry for poor old Santa. I am sure that all shall be forgiven after some fine grovelling. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Have a wonderful holiday season. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 12/14/2018 8:56:00 PM
A clever and enchanting entry CayCay! I loved waiting for the punchline to see why she was so miffed! I bet Sara will enjoy this sweet poem too!! : ) xxoo
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Date: 12/14/2018 3:11:00 PM
Poor Santa, maybe next year he will be better!
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 12/14/2018 5:10:00 PM
Thank you for visiting, Michelle. I feel certain Santa and the Mrs. have returned to their normal state of jolly merriment, at least I certainly hope so. All the best ... CayCay
Date: 12/14/2018 7:13:00 AM
What a lovely entertaining poem this is, CayCay! Just a slight family tiff, and I can assure you that I won't be taking sides:) I will make sure not to mention batteries when we next meet. Regards // paul
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Date: 12/14/2018 5:09:00 PM
I'm so glad to find you visited and enjoyed reading about Santa's timeout. I'm sure the Mrs. has let him in by now and that they've reconciled, also, surely the elves have made more batteries by now! Merry Christmas, Paul! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Date: 12/14/2018 5:14:00 AM
"Buns Pootord"? I think that I met a reindeer with that last name a few years ago. A fantastic Christmas poem but, I do feel a bit for Santa; with all that he has to do, he has to keep inventorying the batteries. Great piece.
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 12/14/2018 5:00:00 PM
I know, right? Poor Santa! So glad you enjoyed the poem and shared such with me - I greatly appreciate it and loved reading your words. All the best ... CayCay
Date: 12/13/2018 7:52:00 PM
You really captured the mood of him sitting like that on the bench. Very clever, dear. And it's great to see your sweetie on your avatar with you!! sorry you missed shape poem when the idea finally came to you. Soupmail me what your idea was, so i can steal it for next time. Hahaha
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Date: 12/13/2018 1:11:00 PM
What a delightfully humorous Christmas poem dearest, CayCay filled with genuine Christmas spirit! Merry Christmas my dear friend!
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 12/13/2018 6:30:00 PM
Would love to hear the sound of your laughter - I bet it is contagious. Thanks for visiting. I wish you a Merry everything and joy a plenty ... CayCay
Date: 12/13/2018 12:42:00 PM
"Elvin Mercy," this is so witty CayCay. Sorry Santa is downwind of Buns Pootord. Next time Santa will save some batteries for Mrs. Claus. LOL Great humor should make for a great win. (This is one of the funniest things I've read in a long time.) Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 12/13/2018 6:29:00 PM
Your enthusiastic and generous comment made my day, Carolyn, and I am most grateful to you for that. I have no idea if Sara Kendrick is one who detests potty humor so I feel my write a bit risky, but I can't argue with my muse's creative leanings. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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