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11/20/2024 for The Night Before - 4 Poetry Contest sponsored by Joseph May

'Twas the night before Christmas, and there sat the Grouch, waiting for Santa and his present filled pouch. I'm sure that all of you have heard of the Grinch, but the Grouch is far worse, at least by one inch. That vile and distasteful sixty-six year old man had been writing poems which he pitched in a can. To tell you the truth, I don't think you've met a man with a more implacable vendetta. His heart was cold as a hard frozen icicle. As a kid, Santa never brought him a bicycle. So, when the fat fella came down through the chute, the Grouch was there waiting to lodge his dispute. The grumpy man challenged St. Nick to twelve rounds, and the two commenced boxing, no holds out of bounds. The two of them danced, and they bobbed, and they weaved. If it wasn't true, it could not be believed. I must say, it was an incredible fight. There were jabs, upper cuts, a left hook and a right, but in the twelfth round, to the sound of a crunch, Santa connected with a strong roundhouse punch. The Grouch smiled as he looked up from the ground, and he saw little birds, heard a sweet tweeting sound. He saw so many things that anyone would like, and he saw a shining candy-apple red bike. From that day on, he was happy as a joker. He even invited Santa Claus to play poker. I'm happy to say, he's no longer the Grouch, and the townsfolk, with feeling, say, "he's no slouch."

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Date: 12/25/2024 4:46:00 PM
Awesome!!! Your rhyming is so talented! Encryption beat was right on and the story...lmao! So cute and imaginative! If i had to lose, I'm glad it was to those of you who won because they are amazing! Fave! Xo
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David Crandall
Date: 12/25/2024 6:51:00 PM
Thanks Crystol! For some reason, writing about this grouchy guy, came pretty naturally - lol.
Date: 12/22/2024 7:51:00 AM
Very nicely told, Congrats on your win Merry Christmas
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David Crandall
Date: 12/22/2024 8:04:00 AM
Thanks Joseph - I had fun with this one!
Date: 11/23/2024 8:28:00 PM
This is a lively Christmas poem. I like the upbeat change in an old theme.
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David Crandall
Date: 11/23/2024 9:15:00 PM
Thanks Hilda, and it goes to show - don't mess with Santa.
Date: 11/21/2024 12:50:00 PM
Such great fun to start the season just right! Loved the boxing scene and If it wasn't true, it could not be believed. LOL! The Grouch rose 1 inch from his couch and found a smile and passed it around. ;) Hey, did you see the sparkle that came from my teeth.
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David Crandall
Date: 11/23/2024 9:13:00 PM
Haha, I remember that scene from the cartoon!
Date: 11/21/2024 12:27:00 AM
Love these, night before Christmas poems, joseph runs a contest every year, Enjoyed this one David, good luck in the contest. Tom
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David Crandall
Date: 11/23/2024 9:14:00 PM
I know, I thought that was pretty funny, and the little girl is cute.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/21/2024 10:29:00 AM
Found him on YouTube, what a hoot. Lol
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David Crandall
Date: 11/21/2024 9:30:00 AM
Thanks Tom, yep, I was wondering about that, since it had a 4 in the contest name. Yep, it was fun. I've heard other take-offs on the famous Christmas poem. It seems to be a favorite for that. If you haven't already heard it, google "Stan Freberg the Night Before Christmas". I thought that was great.
Date: 11/20/2024 5:30:00 PM
That was a fun read. Thanks for writing that!
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David Crandall
Date: 11/20/2024 6:06:00 PM
Thanks Luna, happy to hear that!

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