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Santa's Predicament

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.

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Bobby May December 24, 2018 at 7:28 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 December 24, 2018 at 2:31 PM I know Bobby, sometimes there's not enough hours in the day ,, I hope you too have a merry christmas. Tom

Frank Sheehan December 21, 2018 at 7:51 PM Nice Limerick. Very creative. Enjoyed. Tom Cunningham December 22, 2018 at 4:26 AM Thank you Frank, happy you enjoyed. Hope you have a merry Christmas. Tom.

Connie Marcum Wong December 11, 2018 at 2:15 PM Congratulations on your win with this delightful limerick Tom. I loved it! : ) Tom Cunningham December 11, 2018 at 2:24 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 December 10, 2018 at 6:13 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 December 11, 2018 at 4:22 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 December 7, 2018 at 9:52 AM hello Tom, oh! Poor Santa. Have a nice day my friend. Tom Cunningham December 7, 2018 at 10:10 AM Thank You Darlene, thankfully Santa was rescued. Tom

Lindsay Laurie December 5, 2018 at 11:37 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 December 6, 2018 at 2:30 AM Haha especially if his sack was full of jewellery lol.

Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2018 at 4:46 PM Oh no...Santa’s been caught with his pants down...or rather stuck something like Winnie the Pooh! Tom Cunningham December 5, 2018 at 1:46 AM Thanks Kim , loved your limerick on our catfight lol.

Jack Ellison December 3, 2018 at 4:07 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 December 3, 2018 at 4:38 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 December 2, 2018 at 8:19 PM Dropping back to say congrats on your win, Tom. Great Lim... Charlie Tom Cunningham December 3, 2018 at 2:37 AM Thanks very much Charlie. Tom

Gershon Wolf December 2, 2018 at 7:01 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 December 3, 2018 at 2:36 AM Love that one Gershon, might use it in the future. Tom.

Jan Allison December 2, 2018 at 4:44 PM sorry I missed this one before Tom! many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham December 3, 2018 at 2:33 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 December 2, 2018 at 2:44 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 December 3, 2018 at 2:35 AM Thank you very much Besma, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen December 2, 2018 at 1:38 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 December 2, 2018 at 2:38 PM Thanks sunshine, he'll have to join a gym after his recent embarrassment lol. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire December 2, 2018 at 12:14 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 December 2, 2018 at 1:15 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 December 2, 2018 at 9:28 AM Hahaha... nice one.. must have been American, im sure we call it a fire engine here lol Tom Cunningham December 2, 2018 at 1:10 PM Well it rhymed with stuck and it was aimed at the American market lol.

Timothy Mcguire December 1, 2018 at 9:34 PM Clever! Like it! Tom Cunningham December 2, 2018 at 1:06 PM Thanks Timothy.

Demetrios Trifiatis December 1, 2018 at 11:13 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 December 1, 2018 at 1:39 PM Thank you Demetrios, good news is he's now losing weight so there shouldn't be an embarrassing repeat. Tom.

Janice Canerdy December 1, 2018 at 8:33 AM Good one, Tom :-) Janice Tom Cunningham December 1, 2018 at 1:33 PM Thank you Janice. Tom.

Heidi Sands December 1, 2018 at 8:08 AM Oh my, those mince pies! Well done Tom. I enjoyed this :) Tom Cunningham December 1, 2018 at 1:32 PM Thanks very much Heidi, hope your snow isn't too deep. Tom.

Charles Messina December 1, 2018 at 6:43 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 December 1, 2018 at 1:31 PM Thank you Charlie, , haha don't forget our friend Mr Google, he'll tel you. Tom.

Mystic Rose Rose December 1, 2018 at 5:18 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 December 1, 2018 at 4:51 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 December 1, 2018 at 5:05 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 November 30, 2018 at 11:02 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 December 1, 2018 at 4:10 AM Thank you very much Mum Mike, happy you liked my humour. Enjoy the weekend. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich November 30, 2018 at 9:17 PM so CUTE, Tom. I bet it's a winner. Tom Cunningham December 1, 2018 at 4:09 AM Thanks very much Andrea, happy you enjoyed it. Tom.

Eve Roper November 30, 2018 at 7:01 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 November 30, 2018 at 8:58 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.

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