Santa Got Stranded in Florida - POTD

Santa and reindeer's were very tired, they had one more area left to do. This last place was very big, it's name was Florida.
They must come in over land, hitting the water they will make a huge splash. Rudolph must see the tall lighthouse, a bright light lighting their way.
It was a hard landing on the sand, the sled broke. Sunny Florida with warm temperatures, a great place for Santa to be stranded.
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Hawley Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If my sled broke down sunny warm Florida would be a fun place to relax before going back to the North Pole, or in my case South Bend Indiana. Congrats both on POTD (from when you originally posted) and winning placement in my contest.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations on both of my wins. It was a great surprise/honor to have 2 wins with this write. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. Everyone made two of my days very happy. Oh yes, Florida was a great place for his sled to break down in the sun/sand.... Ho Ho Ho!!! Have a blessed day writing away................
George Avatar
January 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Once more to your interesting poem to congratulate you on your first place win, dear Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations on another win with this write. Always great to see you back again. It was a great surprise/honor to have 2 wins with this write. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. Everyone has made two of my days very happy. Ho Ho Ho!!! Have a blessed day writing away................
Canerdy Avatar
January 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
DOUBLE congrats, Paula! Janice
Goldsmith Avatar
January 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Thanks for your DOUBLE Congratulations. I was so very surprised/honored with this POTD and then first place. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. Everyone made two of my days very happy. Glad you enjoyed my fun Santa write. It was a ton of fun to write. Ho Ho Ho!!! Have a blessed day writing away................
Jones Avatar
January 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Wow potd and first place! How did I miss this gem? Congratulations dear Paula!
Goldsmith Avatar
January 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I was so very surprised/honored with this POTD and then first place. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You made two of my days very happy. Glad you found my fun Santa write to be a gem. That makes me happy. It was so much fun to bring to life. Ho Ho Ho!!! Have a blessed day writing away................
Woods Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Nice one Paula! Florida would be a good place to be stranded! Xo
Goldsmith Avatar
January 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Santa Got Stranded in Florida" write. It was a ton of fun to bring to life. Have a great day week writing away.............
George Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Missed seeing this as POTD. I too have entered the same contest and have chosen the same topic. Your poem gave me a smile. Congratulations on your POTD. Love and hugs, dear Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I was so very surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You made me very happy. You are Never late. Glad I could give you a smile with my fun Santa write. I love to give out smiles... "Smiles" Blessings For The New Year 2025................
Hind Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Hey - belated congrats on your POTD! This was really cute.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 18, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I was so very surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You made my day a very happy one. You are Never late. Glad you found my fun Santa write to be really cute. It was so much fun to bring to life. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas.........
Rodgers Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Dear Paula, I am a little late to your stellar Santa POTD!! I smiled and I laughed seeing Santa stranded in Florida! Yes, of all places to be stranded, why not Florida. Congrats!! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Goldsmith Avatar
December 18, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I was so very surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You made my day a very happy one. You are Never late. Glad you found this to be a stellar Santa POTD. Yes, to be stranded in Florida was a great vacation place for Santa with Rudolph/his friends. They loved playing in the sand/surf. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas.........
mysore Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Congratulations on POTD dear poet. Happy Christmas. Cheers!!!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Santa" write. Cheers to you... Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas.........
Nicole Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 8:55 PM
' It was a hard landing, the sled broke. ' Of course it did, because it doesn't move very well on land- especially in sand. Such a fun write, Paula. Even Santa needs a place to chill for a while. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Goldsmith Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you found my fun "Santa" write to be a fun write. It was so much fun to tell this Santa Florida story. Hugs... Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Tor Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Congratulations Paula on receiving POTD such a high honor and to think you did it with Santa breaking down in Florida, how coo is that?
Goldsmith Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Santa" write. It was so much fun to bring to life. If Santa is going to break down, this was a warm spot to do it in. Now for a vacation for Santa with Rudolph/his friends in the sand/surf. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas.........
Greenhough Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 3:50 PM
This poem is adorable. How did your imagination ever mix so many images. I love this one. Congratulations on POTD..
Goldsmith Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you love my fun "Santa" write. It was a ton of fun to write. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas.........
Rodrigues Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 2:53 PM
LOL…he lands with a spash, a great place to be stranded, his presence in the sunshine state (of mind)! Congrats on POTD!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Santa" write. Must hit the sand or there will be a huge splash down. After all it is Florida... Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:49 AM
12/13/2024 POTD~Santa Got Stranded in Florida~Date Written:12/12/2024~Written By Human Poet......
Anaya Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:35 AM
A fun and festive free verse shared. Congratulations to you on your POTD, Paula! Most deserving award for a truly beautiful poetic soul who demonstrates unflagging kindness and support to others. Enjoy your day, poetess :):)
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. Glad you found my fun "Santa" write to be A fun and festive free verse. Also thanks for your kind words. My heart has a huge smile on it from today with all the wonderful comments. It was so much fun to tell this Santa story. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Bartley Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Very funny. Gave me quite the belly laugh. Congrats on your POTD! And as always, thanks for sharing!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. Glad you found my fun "Santa" write to be Very funny. It gave you a belly laugh? Great... I love to give out smiles or laughs... It was so much fun to write. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Romios Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Yaaa, Paula,! This was most creative abd a unusual take on Santa! Am sure Santa will enjot sunny shores, Congratulation, my friend! Pangie x
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you found my fun "Santa" write to be most creative. Oh yes, Santa will enjoy some sand/surf/fun. Rudolph with his friends can also play in the sand/surf... Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Proxenos Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Wow Paula what a striking creative poem about Santa and POTD so deserved for this great write. Huge congratulations my dear friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. Glad you found my fun "Santa" write to be a striking creative poem about Santa. It was a fun story to tell. Hugs/blessings... Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
M  Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Congratulations Paula on POTD for such a sweet poem! Debx
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. Glad you found my fun "Santa" write to be a sweet poem. It was so much fun to write. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Elliott Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Charming Yuletide poem POTD, Paula. Congratulations on POTD honors. Enjoy your special poetry day. Blessings of the season. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you found my fun "Santa" write to be a Charming Yuletide poem. It was fun to have Santa with Rudolph/his friends stranded in Sunny Florida. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Read Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Congratulations Paula on your POTD God bless you. xx
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Santa" write. God bless you... Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Buhagiar Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Congrats on POTD Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Santa" write. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
May Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 4:03 AM
Santa finds sunny delight, Congrats on POTD Paula
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Santa" write. Oh yes, Santa found a sunny delight in sunny Florida. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Kitchin Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Paula, a cute poem, congratulations on POTD.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. Glad you found my fun "Santa" write to be a cute poem. It was fun to write. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
Trestrail Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Stranded in Florida ain’t so bad when you consider the devil went down to Georgia. Congrats on your POTD, Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Thanks for your Congratulations. I am surprised/honored with this POTD. Many Thanks to Soup/to My Readers for your support. You have made my day a very happy one. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Santa" write. It was a ton of fun to bring to life. Ho Ho Ho!!! Merry Christmas..........
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