The 12 Days of Christmas From Florida

On the first day of Christmas Florida gave to me
A palm tree with color lights.

On the second day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the third day of Christmas  Florida gave to me
Three sandcastles,
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the fourth day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Four Disney tickets,
Three sandcastles,
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the fifth day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Five key lime pies!
Four Disney tickets,
Three sandcastles, 
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the sixth day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Six flamingos flapping,
Five key lime pies!
Four Disney tickets,
Three sandcastles,
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the seventh day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Seven mermaids swimming,
Six flamingos flapping,
Five key lime pies!
Four Disney tickets,
Three sandcastles,
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the eighth day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Eight boats a floating,
Seven mermaids swimming,
Sixth flamingos flapping,
Five key lime pies!
Four Disney tickets,
Three sandcastles,
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the ninth day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Nine lifeguard chairs a twinkling,
Eight boats a floating,
Seven mermaids swimming,
Six flamingos flapping,
Five key lime pies!
Four Disney tickets,
Three sandcastles,
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the tenth day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Ten alligators snapping,
Nine lifeguard chairs a twinkling,
Eight boats a floating,
Seven mermaids swimming,
Six flamingos flapping,
Five key lime pies!
Four Disney tickets,
Three Sandcastles,
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the eleventh day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Eleven Elves a skydiving,
Ten alligators snapping,
Nine lifeguard chairs a twinkling,
Eight boats a floating,
Seven mermaids swimming,
Six flamingos flapping,
Five key lime pies!
Four Disney tickets,
Three sandcastles, 
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.

On the twelfth day of Christmas Florida gave to me
Twelve santas surfing,
Eleven elves a skydiving,
Ten alligators snapping,
Nine lifeguard chairs a twinkling,
Eight boats a floating,
Seven mermaids swimming,
Six flamingos flapping,
Five key lime pies!
Four Disney tickets,
Three sandcastles,
Two Publix subs,
And a palm tree with color lights.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rodrigues Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 5:43 PM
Quite the Florida Christmas! Congratulations!
Fowler Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 7:01 AM
Congratulations Jennifer! A Florida dream! :)
Allison Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 1:56 AM
what a charming poem, I would love to visit Florida again one year:-) many congrats on your win: -) hugs jan xx
Legros Kelley Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest Jennifer! Florida sounds like a wonderful place and I would love to see it someday!
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