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Contest: Funny Santa Claus Poem          Sponsor: Joseph May

13 December 2023

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Santa Goes Electric

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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Kavanagh  Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 3:02 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!
Flood Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 2:45 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
Goldsmith Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 8:14 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.................
Flood Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Thank you, Paula. Seems I overlooked a few comments. Apologies
Singh Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 9:04 PM
Hilarious poem...
Flood Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Thanks, Harsha. Sorry I missed your comment.
Fowler Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 6:03 AM
Back with congratulations on your POTD Terry! :)
Flood Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Apologies for my tardy reply, but thanks, Linda
Wolf Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 12:28 AM
In the spirit of 'roof to roof' and 'woof to woof,' this dog congratulates you on POTD, Terry. ~ Gershon
Flood Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 2:30 PM
Thanks, Gershon. Much appreciated. Terry
Baker Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 6:08 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
Flood Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 2:28 PM
Thanks, Bill. Always a joy you get people chuckling… and any fave is a bonus. Terry
Fisher Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 4:10 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!
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 4:13 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.
Delaney Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:15 PM
WOW Terry Another amusingly, funny story. I hope it wins the funny Santa Contest. Congrats on POTD. SuZ
Delaney Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 4:20 AM
Ha ha Terry: I did see that after the fact so….. no modesty needed. SuZ
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:20 PM
Modesty prevents me advising you that your hope was realised with a joint win… oops! Many thanks for the congrats, SuZ
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 1:08 PM
wow, you are so great with your funny story telling style. Big congrats, Terry.
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:14 PM
Thanks, Andrea. All complements eagerly and gratefully received ;-)
Andresen Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 12:28 PM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Terry :) - Funny poem… but I prefer the old Santa ... "poof" :)
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:12 PM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. There are so many words for those gaseous emissions, but ‘poof’ seemed to fit the bill… and rhymed!
Allison Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 9:56 AM
many congrats on POTD Terry, yet another epic poem thanks for the giggles xx
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:04 PM
Thanks, Jan. However POTD is decided, it’s always a pleasure to get the thumbs up.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 6:37 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...........
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:02 PM
Thanks, Paula. I’ll slip Rudolph some charcoal pills to make him a little less odorous when he calls.
Jones Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 6:01 AM
Lol. Congratulations on potd!
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Thanks, Karen. Muchly appreciated.
Kaufman Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 5:27 AM
Hi Terry, LOL thank you for this, loved it and congratulations on your wonderful POTD!
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:59 PM
Thank you for both the LOL and the congrats, Nancy.
M  Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 4:11 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
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:52 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!
Messina Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:58 AM
Love this, Terry. Congratulations on POTD with this fun/hilarious write! Charlie
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Thanks, Charlie. POTD was a most pleasant surprise for me this morning.
Kitchin Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:32 AM
Terry, a fun and entertaining Christmas poem, congratulations on POTD.
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Glad you enjoyed this, Tania. Thanks for your congrats.
May Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:24 AM
Rudolph to the rescue once more, Very nicely done Terry, Congrats on your win
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:40 PM
Thanks, Joseph and thanks for the joint top billing. Very much appreciated.
Turner Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:07 AM
Congratulations Terry on POTD. Is that considered going green:)
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:39 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.
Lane Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:54 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!
Lane Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 5:33 PM
Your humor is poetic genius I take no credit for your potd with a fave.
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:35 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. ;-)
Bowring Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 1:32 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 :):)
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 1:37 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.
Edmonds  Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 1:25 AM
Absolutely wonderful, hilarious and brilliant Terry. Congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the day… Belle
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 1:33 AM
Thanks, Belle. I’m naturally chuffed. Brightened up a dull, overcast morning.
Cunningham Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 12:32 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
Cunningham Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 5:05 AM
Mayor's privilege lol
Lane Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:56 AM
Soup never lets anyone know. That’s Tom’s job. ;-)
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 1:32 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 ;-)
M  Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 3:57 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!!!
M  Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM
You're naughty!!
Flood Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 4:05 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’ ;-)
M  Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 3:59 PM
Why are you being congratulated Terry …..am l missing something?? What did you win??
Bauer Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 12:45 PM
such a fun poem, terry! it appears as if congratulations are in order, so let me offer my congrats, too. well-deserved!
Flood Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 2:16 PM
One of the quickest writes I ever er… wrote. Wrote it last night, posted this morning, congrats rolling in this afternoon. Can’t be bad ;-)
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