Line Gauthier Poet Monorhyme

Santa May Be Late

'Twas the night before Christmas
I had myself a beer
Brushed off my apron
It was time for cheer
After all it’s Christmas eve
Hear! Hear!

It’s so exciting
A lovely atmosphere
Light fluffy snow
Santa’s sitting here
Sipping on hot coco
He’s grinning ear to ear

Comfy in his rocking chair
And looking so cavalier
Not worried by the time
Same story every year 

He waits till the last minute
Until I volunteer
To pack a lunch and
Call his every reindeer
I remind him to make haste
Grab his bag and gear

Under children’s trees
Presents don’t just appear
So much to plan and do
Fly through each hemisphere

Unless he’s thinking 
Changing his career
He better quick hit the road
And best be on his merry way



AP: Honorable Mention 2025, Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on November 21, 2019 for contest THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS sponsored by JOSEPH MAY  -  RANKED 3RD

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John Watt March 13, 2020 at 8:17 PM Fun Christmas write, and many great rhymes to keep it going. Belated congrats on your win! Line Gauthier March 13, 2020 at 10:55 PM Thanks, John.

Andrea Dietrich December 15, 2019 at 3:22 PM Love this, Line. Cleverly done and congrats for your win! Line Gauthier December 15, 2019 at 7:50 PM Thank you so much, Andrea. Most appreciated.

Joseph May December 15, 2019 at 7:58 AM He always delivers on time!, Congrats on your win Line Line Gauthier December 15, 2019 at 1:48 PM It's a miracle! LOL

Ronald D Thompson December 15, 2019 at 6:24 AM Great fun poem Line. Thoroughly enjoyable read. Congrats on your win!! Best wishes....Ron :) Line Gauthier December 15, 2019 at 1:48 PM Thank you so much, Ronald.

Janice Canerdy December 14, 2019 at 9:43 PM CONGRATS on your win with this clever poem, Line. Janice Line Gauthier December 15, 2019 at 12:18 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Janice.

Gershon Wolf December 14, 2019 at 6:44 PM I know one Santa whose real name is Jack. You'd tell him to 'Hit the Road, Jack! Congrats! ~ Ray Charles Line Gauthier December 15, 2019 at 12:19 AM LOL thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Gershon.

Peter W Iversen December 14, 2019 at 2:51 PM Reads like an analogy of us ho,ho. Congrats Line Gauthier December 14, 2019 at 3:11 PM Ha Ha, Peter. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Gary Smith December 14, 2019 at 2:05 PM Lovely festive poem Line, congrats. :) Line Gauthier December 14, 2019 at 3:10 PM Thanks, Gary. Much appreciated.

Na Na December 14, 2019 at 12:55 PM Congrats on your winning poem Lin Line Gauthier December 14, 2019 at 1:32 PM Thanks, Gregory. Much appreciated.

Robert L. Hinshaw December 14, 2019 at 12:51 PM Congrats for your well-deserved win, Line! Thanks for your find comment re my win. Merry Christmas! - BoB Line Gauthier December 14, 2019 at 1:32 PM Thanks, Bob.

Phyllis Babcock November 23, 2019 at 11:01 AM A nice cheerful festive poem Line. love phyl Line Gauthier November 23, 2019 at 1:45 PM Thanks, Phyllis,. Much appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger November 23, 2019 at 7:16 AM He had better not "change his career" - this made me happy! Line Gauthier November 23, 2019 at 1:46 PM Santa though you might like the job! LOL

Janice Canerdy November 21, 2019 at 9:16 PM Good one, Line! Janice Line Gauthier November 21, 2019 at 11:04 PM Thanks, Janice.

Quoth Theraven November 21, 2019 at 10:54 AM Line, I love this festive poem and the season. I still believe. -Richard Line Gauthier November 21, 2019 at 8:42 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Richard.

Regina Mcintosh November 21, 2019 at 8:29 AM This is a perfect one for the contest. I love it, Line... Bless you always, Gina Line Gauthier November 21, 2019 at 8:42 PM Thank you so much, Gina.

Jenish Somadas November 21, 2019 at 2:37 AM Santa may be late.. May be he is getting old.. Or the reindeer.. Nice thoughts... Line Gauthier November 21, 2019 at 8:43 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Jenish. Santa is getting close to retirement age.

Tom Cunningham November 21, 2019 at 2:24 AM He's only got to work one day a year lol. Wish id had a job like that. Good luck. Tom Line Gauthier November 21, 2019 at 8:43 PM LOL but what a day!

Na Na November 21, 2019 at 2:06 AM Hi Line I really liked it a lot. Very good imagination. This one should do well. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest Line Gauthier November 21, 2019 at 2:14 AM Thanks, Gregory. Most appreciated.