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Contest: Funny Santa Claus Poem Sponsor: Joseph May

13 December 2023

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Now Santa is getting eccentric His sleigh is now fully electric He made Rudolph retire Pressed the red button - ‘Fire’ His world then went totally hectic He searched for a roof with snow clearing And found a good landing site nearing First attempt was a mess He had no GPS And no reindeer doing the steering There was no choice; he had to go back But he felt he was getting the knack He then, feeling bolder Looked over his shoulder And demolished the next chimney stack Rudolph, eating sprouts and not grass Had seen these events come to pass He helped Santa out But ate one more sprout And then put a flame to his ass “By God, that’s one hasty arrival, Could you please ensure my survival?” And Rudolph said, “Sire I shall stoke my fire, But promise our team a revival.” So up in the sky, roof to roof Relying on sleigh-ski and hoof Santa got his job done With a smidgen of fun And sometimes a butt going ‘poof!’

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David Kavanagh

Date: 1/12/2024 3:02:00 AM

A class act Terry, sorry I’m only reading it now, as you know I was on a hiatus from the soup, you absolutely nailed this one, a perfectly balanced hilarious series of Limericks, belated congratulations on POTD and a Fave for Dave!

Terry Flood
Date: 1/12/2024 2:45:00 PM

Thanks, David. You’ve done me a favour cos I find there were four or five other comments I had overlooked. Glad this gave you a laugh. Thanks for the FAVE. Terry

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/29/2023 8:14:00 AM

Congratulations on being number 11 in the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup with your fun/cute "Santa Claus" write/story. Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away.................

Terry Flood
Date: 1/12/2024 2:42:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. Seems I overlooked a few comments. Apologies

Harsha Singh

Date: 12/24/2023 9:04:00 PM

Hilarious poem...

Terry Flood
Date: 1/12/2024 2:41:00 PM

Thanks, Harsha. Sorry I missed your comment.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/16/2023 6:03:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your POTD Terry! :)

Terry Flood
Date: 1/12/2024 2:40:00 PM

Apologies for my tardy reply, but thanks, Linda

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/15/2023 12:28:00 AM

In the spirit of 'roof to roof' and 'woof to woof,' this dog congratulates you on POTD, Terry. ~ Gershon

Terry Flood
Date: 12/15/2023 2:30:00 PM

Thanks, Gershon. Much appreciated. Terry

Bill Baker

Date: 12/14/2023 6:08:00 PM

Hilarious poetry, my friend. You had my smiling and laughing all the way. Thanks for the fun read for the Christmas season, Terry. A FAV for my list! Bill

Terry Flood
Date: 12/15/2023 2:28:00 PM

Thanks, Bill. Always a joy you get people chuckling… and any fave is a bonus. Terry

David Fisher

Date: 12/14/2023 4:10:00 PM

This is a riot. A good theme for a Christmas special(some of the old ones are just a little too old). And some of your lines are early gifts to us!

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 4:13:00 PM

It went to the wire, David. I was gonna give up and enter an oldie but gave it one more go… and this spewed out. Ha ha! Glad you enjoyed.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/14/2023 3:15:00 PM

WOW Terry Another amusingly, funny story. I hope it wins the funny Santa Contest. Congrats on POTD. SuZ

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 12/15/2023 4:20:00 AM

Ha ha Terry: I did see that after the fact so….. no modesty needed. SuZ

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 3:20:00 PM

Modesty prevents me advising you that your hope was realised with a joint win… oops! Many thanks for the congrats, SuZ

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2023 1:08:00 PM

wow, you are so great with your funny story telling style. Big congrats, Terry.

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 3:14:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. All complements eagerly and gratefully received ;-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/14/2023 12:28:00 PM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Terry :) - Funny poem… but I prefer the old Santa ... "poof" :)

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 3:12:00 PM

Thanks, Anne-Lise. There are so many words for those gaseous emissions, but ‘poof’ seemed to fit the bill… and rhymed!

Jan Allison

Date: 12/14/2023 9:56:00 AM

many congrats on POTD Terry, yet another epic poem thanks for the giggles xx

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 3:04:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. However POTD is decided, it’s always a pleasure to get the thumbs up.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/14/2023 6:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your fun/cute "Santa Claus" write/story again. Can't wait to see Rudolph. Have a fun day with your new win...........

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 3:02:00 PM

Thanks, Paula. I’ll slip Rudolph some charcoal pills to make him a little less odorous when he calls.

Karen Jones

Date: 12/14/2023 6:01:00 AM

Lol. Congratulations on potd!

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 3:00:00 PM

Thanks, Karen. Muchly appreciated.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 12/14/2023 5:27:00 AM

Hi Terry, LOL thank you for this, loved it and congratulations on your wonderful POTD!

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 2:59:00 PM

Thank you for both the LOL and the congrats, Nancy.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/14/2023 4:15:00 AM

how witting and fitting for the season. Congrats on POTD for your humorous creation, Terry.

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 2:54:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. Glad you enjoyed.

Deb M

Date: 12/14/2023 4:11:00 AM

WHOOHOO!!! Excellent choice of POTD!! Congratulations my funny friend….wonderful to see your creative and witty mind and funny funny poems appreciated! So happy for you! Oh l forgot “Merry Christmas Ya ….. ……” hehe!! Just love that saying ….and who better to share it with Ha! Well done Terry….Debx

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 2:52:00 PM

You could give a level headed fellow (ha ha ha ha ha ha ha…) an inflated ego, Deb. But I’m seriously grateful for your appreciation of my scribblings. I’m also delighted to learn that ‘Ya filthy animal’ is a saying… I was worried that someone had been talking…. Er… not that there’s………... oh heck!

Charles Messina

Date: 12/14/2023 3:58:00 AM

Love this, Terry. Congratulations on POTD with this fun/hilarious write! Charlie

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 2:43:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie. POTD was a most pleasant surprise for me this morning.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/14/2023 3:32:00 AM

Terry, a fun and entertaining Christmas poem, congratulations on POTD.

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 2:41:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed this, Tania. Thanks for your congrats.

Joseph May

Date: 12/14/2023 3:24:00 AM

Rudolph to the rescue once more, Very nicely done Terry, Congrats on your win

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 2:40:00 PM

Thanks, Joseph and thanks for the joint top billing. Very much appreciated.

Daniel Turner

Date: 12/14/2023 3:07:00 AM

Congratulations Terry on POTD. Is that considered going green:)

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 2:39:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel. One of those poems that begin as a couple of tentative lines and quickly took shape. I’ve just realised it’s not my first venture into ‘Sprout Power”… I also used it in my Turbo Gran series… must think about revisiting her.

Lin Lane

Date: 12/14/2023 2:54:00 AM

Well look at this! I hope my first fave of this one in some small way helped to earn you potd. It absolutely needs to be read by many. Congratulations, Terry!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2023 5:33:00 PM

Your humor is poetic genius I take no credit for your potd with a fave.

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 2:35:00 PM

I’ve never managed to figure out how POTD is selected, but always felt ‘Faves’ play some part in it. So thank you, Lin but let us not overlook my own verbal dexterity and poetic genius, alongside my understated modesty. Ha ha! Seriously though, I’m delighted with POTD and send thanks to all concerned. ;-)

Christina Bowring

Date: 12/14/2023 1:32:00 AM

Many congratulations Terry, our very clever, witty poetic friend with POTD. Love your skilled, so funny writing as always. Are you sure that little Rum and Raisin aren’t hidden in the sleigh too! They could have a great adventure with Rudolph. Brilliant as usual and double congratulations with your win in the contest too. Enjoy your celebratory day :):)

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 1:37:00 AM

Thanks, Christina. Rum n Raisin are still planning (scheming?) their next escapade but a Santa based theme is certainly food for thought. Thanks for your congrats. Much appreciated.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/14/2023 1:25:00 AM

Absolutely wonderful, hilarious and brilliant Terry. Congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the day… Belle

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 1:33:00 AM

Thanks, Belle. I’m naturally chuffed. Brightened up a dull, overcast morning.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/14/2023 12:32:00 AM

This is an absolute gem Terry, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD,and for your win in Joseph's contest. ho ho ho. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/14/2023 5:05:00 AM

Mayor's privilege lol

Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2023 2:56:00 AM

Soup never lets anyone know. That’s Tom’s job. ;-)

Terry Flood
Date: 12/14/2023 1:32:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. It’s strange how I only ever become aware that I’ve got POTD when you tell me. Soup will probably let me know around mid-day ;-)

Deb M

Date: 12/13/2023 3:57:00 PM

You are so hilarious Terry! Absolutely love this one…it made me laugh! You have such a creative, clever, witty mind my friend! Deb x oh l forgot “ Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal” haha!!!

Deb M
Date: 12/13/2023 5:30:00 PM

You're naughty!!

Terry Flood
Date: 12/13/2023 4:05:00 PM

I just shared top spot in Joseph’s Santa contest. Besides, you have no idea how filthy I can…. Oh, sorry, I thought this was one of those ‘chat lines’ ;-)

Deb M
Date: 12/13/2023 3:59:00 PM

Why are you being congratulated Terry …..am l missing something?? What did you win??