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Santa’s Predicament Elves gave Santa the green light to go But his sleigh couldn't move in deep snow Santa said "have no fear I'll put on more reindeer" It worked and he cried out " ho ho ho." One last call but then disaster struck Last chimney he went down he got stuck Had too many mince pies That swelled belly and thighs Was rescued by guys in a fire truck. Written 30th November 2018 For Christmas limerick poetry contest Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Both 9/9/6/6/9

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Bobby May

Date: 12/24/2018 7:28:00 AM

Haven't been your way in a while, this is awesome Tom. So much to read and so little time. Have a GREAT Christmas and stay safe my friend! Love ya!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2018 2:31:00 PM

I know Bobby, sometimes there's not enough hours in the day ,, I hope you too have a merry christmas. Tom

Frank Sheehan

Date: 12/21/2018 7:51:00 PM

Nice Limerick. Very creative. Enjoyed.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/22/2018 4:26:00 AM

Thank you Frank, happy you enjoyed. Hope you have a merry Christmas. Tom.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/11/2018 2:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this delightful limerick Tom. I loved it! : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/11/2018 2:24:00 PM

Thank you very much Connie, You'll be pleased to know he's been on a strict workout and will be fit for Christmas eve this year. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/10/2018 6:13:00 PM

hmm, no win?? I wonder if she had specified one limerick only? That is the only way I can see this would get left off the list.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/11/2018 4:22:00 AM

Yes, got a third place, the max was two, first one I wrote had three, industrial action and I did not enter that one. Tom.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/7/2018 9:52:00 AM

hello Tom, oh! Poor Santa. Have a nice day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/7/2018 10:10:00 AM

Thank You Darlene, thankfully Santa was rescued. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/5/2018 11:37:00 PM

G'day Tom … it's really odd Tom. Say, if it was mid July; a bloke in a red flannel suit and false beard; a sack over his back, and climbing down a chimney would the fire brigade be called - perhaps after his arrest maybe - another fine effort Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/6/2018 2:30:00 AM

Haha especially if his sack was full of jewellery lol.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/4/2018 4:46:00 PM

Oh no...Santa’s been caught with his pants down...or rather stuck something like Winnie the Pooh!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/5/2018 1:46:00 AM

Thanks Kim , loved your limerick on our catfight lol.

Jack Ellison

Date: 12/3/2018 4:07:00 PM

OKAY MR.TOM... aside from the fact, you're invading my territory with a very well written submission, I MUST send kudos even though you threaten my kingdom!!! LOL Love you Mr.Tom and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/3/2018 4:38:00 PM

Thank you very much King Jack. The crown is yours, I'm only a student, never wrote a limerick until I joined soup and I've got you and Jan to thank for the inspiration. Sending a big kiss your way. X

Charles Messina

Date: 12/2/2018 8:19:00 PM

Dropping back to say congrats on your win, Tom. Great Lim... Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/3/2018 2:37:00 AM

Thanks very much Charlie. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/2/2018 7:01:00 PM

You might call this "Ice-Capades!" Then again, that's already been used... --- Congrats on your win in the contest, Tom! ~ Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/3/2018 2:36:00 AM

Love that one Gershon, might use it in the future. Tom.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/2/2018 4:44:00 PM

sorry I missed this one before Tom! many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/3/2018 2:33:00 AM

Thanks Jan, sometimes its overwhelming the amount of poems on here, there's not enough hours in the day lol. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 12/2/2018 2:44:00 PM

A joyful write in tune with Christmas ambience! An adept pen and a deep poetic imagination penning cleverly and masterfully brilliant poetry! A great pleasure to read. My deepest regards. Be blessed always Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/3/2018 2:35:00 AM

Thank you very much Besma, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/2/2018 1:38:00 PM

- By working just one month a year .... and too many mince pies ... ho,ho,ho :))) - Congratulations on your win, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/2/2018 2:38:00 PM

Thanks sunshine, he'll have to join a gym after his recent embarrassment lol. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/2/2018 12:14:00 PM

Those mince pies will do it every time, Tom. What an adorable limerick! Competition for this contest was awesome and you did a great job. Thanks for supporting the contest with your witty verse. Love, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/2/2018 1:15:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn , they're my downfall too but only at Christmas, I didn't envy you judging the contest there were some crackers. Tom.

Silent One

Date: 12/2/2018 9:28:00 AM

Hahaha... nice one.. must have been American, im sure we call it a fire engine here lol

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/2/2018 1:10:00 PM

Well it rhymed with stuck and it was aimed at the American market lol.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 12/1/2018 9:34:00 PM

Clever! Like it!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/2/2018 1:06:00 PM

Thanks Timothy.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/1/2018 11:13:00 AM

A festive Limerick that even Santa would get a kick out of it! Thank you Tom for bringing the Christmas spirit in such a jolly way!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2018 1:39:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios, good news is he's now losing weight so there shouldn't be an embarrassing repeat. Tom.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/1/2018 8:33:00 AM

Good one, Tom :-) Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2018 1:33:00 PM

Thank you Janice. Tom.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/1/2018 8:08:00 AM

Oh my, those mince pies! Well done Tom. I enjoyed this :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2018 1:32:00 PM

Thanks very much Heidi, hope your snow isn't too deep. Tom.

Charles Messina

Date: 12/1/2018 6:43:00 AM

Love this, Tom. You are a master of the limerick world...but it's hard enough for us all to remember all of Santa's reindeer names now, the last thing we need is to have to remember a few more..lol Good luck and best wishes for a win in the contest. Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2018 1:31:00 PM

Thank you Charlie, , haha don't forget our friend Mr Google, he'll tel you. Tom.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/1/2018 5:18:00 AM

I believe in the goodness of people in general. I always have. I am sure we can make this site more people friendly. Love xo

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/1/2018 4:51:00 AM

Oh my, that was not fun for Sanity Claus was it Tom. Thanks for the funny limerick. Also thank you for responding to the Sunday comment day. I hope many decide to join in the comment day. Take care,

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2018 5:05:00 AM

Thanks Pixie, it wasn't much fun for sure and he's got a year to get over the embarrassment lol. Yes, I hope many make the effort, we're all here because of our love for poetry and should encourage each other, let's hope the site gets overloaded with comments. Enjoy the weekend. Tom.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 11/30/2018 11:02:00 PM

Hi Tom, love the limerick. I loved the content of this one. Never mind the Ho Ho Ho, I am hear doing the Ha Ha Ha. Great to finish off my night with a laugh. Poor Santa. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2018 4:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Mum Mike, happy you liked my humour. Enjoy the weekend. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/30/2018 9:17:00 PM

so CUTE, Tom. I bet it's a winner.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2018 4:09:00 AM

Thanks very much Andrea, happy you enjoyed it. Tom.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/30/2018 7:01:00 PM

:) I can just see that Santa stuck .. That is the way I feel right now, but with sweet potato pie and whip cream and coffee.. Good luck in the contest... Thank you so much, Tom, for the constant support if I haven't said it yet..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/30/2018 8:58:00 PM

Thanks Eve, a bit of of naughty food in moderation is okay, its knowing when to stop lol. No thanks needed Eve, its what friends do, support each other. Hope you have a nice weekend. Tom.