Texas Ho-Ho-Holdem

When Santa played poker with Grinch
He knew that if he gave an inch
The vile Grinch-like mind
Thinks one of a kind
A card hand that wins in a pinch

Though Santa was quick on his feet
None of his elves were deadbeat cheats
Grinch yelled, “Sakes alive
I win with a five.”
So Santa got up from his seat

And said, “Grinchy, though you’re my friend,
This card game has come to an end.
Coz no five of hearts,
Nor your lack of heart,
Are prized hands, even in pretend.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Goldsmith Avatar
January 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your Fun "Holiday Fun" Limerick writes. Maybe one day the Grinch will get a heart. Santa, Hooray!!! Have a fun day/week with your win as you write away..................
Fisher Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Thanks Paula. We'll get the Grinch next year!
Kitchin Avatar
January 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
David, congratulations on your winning placement with your fun limerick set.
Rolland Avatar
December 25, 2024 at 9:39 PM
amazing and amusing, wouln't play against grinch, never, thanks for the fun David
Crandall Avatar
December 25, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Good one David - I wouldn't go up against the Grinch!
Romios Avatar
December 23, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Great humor David.,plus your creatibity share nes like the stars on the trree. Pangie xx Plus I see you know your cards.
Greenhough Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Santa will make it. I enjoy your description of Santa st Christmas.
Wolf Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 8:12 PM
What a game! Five of hearts! Amazing and amusing, David! :) gw
Dietrich Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 3:39 PM
So cute. And well metered too
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