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Sorry Kids

Santa hurt his back while loading his sled
Was overcome with a feeling of dread 
Because there was a loud crack
He'd slipped a disc in his back
Kids, no presents cos' he's laid up in bed. 



Written 16th December 2022 

A Funny Santa Limerick Poetry Contest

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 6/17/2025 10:26:00 PM

Och! Poor Santa, he needs two Tylenol, a physical therapist, Mrs Clause, a couple stronger reindeer and menthol rub. BUT, WHO will deliver those ? Maybe the kids?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/18/2025 12:36:00 AM

Thank you Marikate, he certainly has my sympathy, bad backs are painful for sure. Word has it that Mrs Claus stepped in and saved the day. Tom

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/12/2024 11:46:00 PM

Will he have to withdraw his savings to get Through.?? Only sant-tan-der knows!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/12/2024 11:55:00 PM

Lol, love the comment Joe, hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Alesia Leach

Date: 10/16/2024 2:55:00 PM

Poor Santa it's a good thing there are mommie and daddy elves. Good limerick.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/18/2024 12:53:00 AM

Thank you Alesia, I remember when I found out our parents were Father Christmas I was gutted lol. Tom

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/17/2023 7:56:00 PM

Just to funny Tom...it happens to many of us in old age unfortunately as we know.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/17/2023 11:14:00 PM

Lol you're on the mark Duke, I've got to be so careful lifting anything now. Getting on in years sucks big time. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/5/2023 11:17:00 AM

Slings painful. But…a perfect write. Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/5/2023 11:43:00 AM

Thanks Pangie, I heard he made a good recovery in the nick of time lol. Tom

Emilia James

Date: 9/8/2023 4:51:00 AM

Poor Mr Santa. I hope he is now healed and ready for Christmas this year. Emilia : )

Emilia James
Date: 9/8/2023 11:54:00 AM

I am good thank you Tom : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/8/2023 5:25:00 AM

Lovely to see you Emilia, hope you are keeping well. Last I heard he's doing fine lol. Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 4/18/2023 8:21:00 AM

A Christmas Limerick and Ms Clause to save the day. Good one Tom. Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/18/2023 9:14:00 AM

Thank you Bill, hope you're keeping well. Greetings from Greece. Tom

K. Parker

Date: 4/14/2023 10:49:00 PM

Had my mind wondering a bit, but thanks for sharing the Mrs Claus saved the day. I'm happy now, lol

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/15/2023 12:33:00 AM

Thank you K, as the saying goes behind every success is a good woman. Tom

K. Parker

Date: 4/14/2023 8:36:00 PM

Sweet poem, hope kids wasn't to upset

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/14/2023 10:34:00 PM

Thank you very much K, I heard on the grapevine that Mrs Claus stepped in so Christmas was saved. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/8/2023 9:51:00 AM

Hi Tom have commented on this poem already but wondered where you were and how you are. Hugs blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/8/2023 12:29:00 PM

Thank you very much Jennifer, I've been away recently and have had a few issues to deal with so haven't had much inspiration. Hope you're keeping well and I hope that you have a happy Easter. Tom

David Smith

Date: 3/4/2023 1:23:00 AM

I thought he had elves for just such an emergency. Hullo Tom. My back is fine so have to put my hand up for not keeping in touch. You did well to disappoint in only 5 lines. I would have thought Santa deserved a more comfy looking bed though. I am now 4 years Cancer free and my grandson arrived to help me kick the cancer for six. Our family is all fin in Wainuiomata Lower Hutt NZ but more than a few others not so lucky. Best regards as always David in NZ

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/4/2023 1:35:00 AM

Thank you very much David, im happy to hear you're clear of the dreaded cancer, big congratulations too on the arrival of your grandson. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/7/2023 11:18:00 PM

As I get a bit older, I can relate oh so well!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2023 3:52:00 AM

Lol I know what you mean Caren, got trapped nerves in my leg and I'm hobbling around at the moment. Tom

Pashang Salehi

Date: 1/2/2023 10:06:00 AM

Very nice... we think we're still young... I did the same... Happy new year

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2023 10:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Pashang, age creeps up but our mind stays young lol. Happy New year to you. Tom

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/1/2023 9:41:00 AM

Poor Santa, poor kids!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2023 10:46:00 AM

Thank you very much BJ, I heard he wore a support and Christmas was saved. Happy New year. Tom

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 12/29/2022 9:07:00 PM

That's cool... And I can see it's a winner.. Congratulations.. May the New Year bless you with health, wealth, and happiness.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2022 12:34:00 AM

Thank you very much Paghunda, glad you enjoyed it. A very happy new year to you too. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/26/2022 10:07:00 AM

Congrats on the win, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/26/2022 10:40:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats Andrea, I hope you had a lovely Christmas. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 12/25/2022 9:15:00 PM

Congratulations Tom on your first place win ! Merry Christmas to you and family !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/26/2022 5:15:00 AM

Thank you Valsa, I hope you too had a lovely day with your family. Tom

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/25/2022 2:55:00 PM

What a sd sad limerick ~ Hope Santa gets better real quick. Happy Holidays, Tom!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/25/2022 3:10:00 PM

Thank you very much Line, im happy to say he recovered in time to do what he does best,delivering the presents lol. I wish you the same and hope you are keeping well. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 12/25/2022 2:44:00 AM

LOL- Poor Santa...now he has to stay home with Mrs. Claus, I think he looks forward to getting away from her sometimes (lol). Merry Christmas, Tom. Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/25/2022 2:59:00 AM

Thank you very much Charlie, well I don't know who brought me presents but someone did. Hope you're not badly affected by the storm. Merry Christmas. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/24/2022 8:55:00 PM

Hi Tom glad to hear from that Mrs Clause will be delivering to the children ,. Congratulations on your win in the contest , From across the pond Christmas wishes by the score My friend . Blessings galore. Jennifer

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2022 9:15:00 PM

Thank you very much Jennifer, just woke up at this ungodly hour and yes there are presents under our tree. The glass of whiskey remains untouched so looks like Mrs Claus stepped in, the carrot was gone though lol. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/24/2022 3:48:00 PM

Poor girls and boys, they won’t get any toys. Great Christmas Limerick Tom, congratulations on the win in Tania’s contest… Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2022 5:22:00 PM

Thank you very much for your congrats Belle. I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom

Terry Miller

Date: 12/23/2022 11:37:00 PM

Oh No! Santa's lying! Congratulations.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2022 1:54:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats Terry, latest from the Pole is he's having physio and hopefully will be ok for tonight, ho ho ho. Merry Christmas. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 12/23/2022 6:54:00 PM

Awe, poor Santa. Congratulations on your win, Tom. Many blessings and Merry Christmas

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2022 1:53:00 AM

Thank you very much Eve, rest assured Christmas will be saved. Merry Christmas. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/23/2022 5:35:00 PM

Poor little kiddles! Congratulations on your win Tom! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2022 1:52:00 AM

Thank you very much Linda, I heard Amazon and eBay have been flooded with last minute orders, Christmas will be saved at any cost. Merry Christmas. Tom