The Night Date

'Twas the night before Christmas and I was waiting for a blind date
He never showed, I decided to leave as it was getting very late
I downed my wine and quickly ate the burger left cold on my plate
I started choking on the burger, now feeling panicked and faint

Suddenly, I was grabbed from behind in a heimlich lifesaving embrace
Feeling both embarrassed and grateful, I was flushed red in the face
I turned to thank him and noticed he was dressed in a sexy elf suit
He said he was delayed by work, I blushed, he was incredibly cute

He asked if I’ve been waiting long for my blind date to arrive
then invited me along his ride tonight to get away from this dive
Parked outside, there was a huge golden sleigh full of Christmas gifts
He said it was his ride as he was stuck working late checking his lists

I climbed into the sleigh, the seat felt velvety warm and comfortable too
He said, “hold on to your seat, I have an adventure date instore for you”
We glided along the night sky as I helped him deliver all the Christmas gifts
He thanked me for helping, now I knew that Santa’s sleigh is not a myth

He then landed and parked the sleigh at a charming gingerbread house
And told me he has been staying with his family since losing his spouse
To my surprise, at the door there stood Santa, all jolly, drinking some cheer
He thanked me for helping, and said, “welcome to the Kringle family, my dear!”

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Date: 3/5/2023 8:25:00 PM
So nice poem
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/6/2023 3:06:00 AM
Alfonso, thank you.
Date: 12/24/2022 6:32:00 AM
A lovely story Tania, Wonderful write Congrats on your win, Merry Christmas
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 12/24/2022 7:50:00 AM
Joe, thank you and thank you for my placement!
Date: 12/10/2022 10:35:00 AM
Nice penning Tania, with lovely rhyme and flow with good imagery too. Blessings,Gordon
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 12/11/2022 3:38:00 AM
Gordon, thank you!
Date: 11/29/2022 1:14:00 PM
Very cute and creative. REALLY imaginative!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 11/29/2022 2:28:00 PM
Andrea, thank you!
Date: 11/29/2022 4:30:00 AM
I hope you enjoy your life with your new family. Way to go. Reads like a good contender in the contest to me. Sara
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 11/29/2022 2:28:00 PM
Sara, thank you!
Date: 11/27/2022 8:32:00 AM
Wow, this is a great story! I really enjoyed it. :)
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 11/27/2022 3:04:00 PM
Heidi, thank you!
Date: 11/25/2022 11:33:00 AM
Well, didn't that turn out better than expected? Your entry is both entertaining and well written, Tania!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 11/25/2022 12:43:00 PM
Jenna, thank you!
Date: 11/25/2022 9:59:00 AM
Tania, you have no idea how much I like this. From the first to the final lyric, the entire thing exudes tenderness and is crafted with such skill.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 11/25/2022 11:09:00 AM
Lasaad, thank you!
Date: 11/25/2022 9:19:00 AM
Tania, this is such a delightful story and so well-told in excellent rhymes. It flowed so well from beginning to end. BofL in the contest.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 11/25/2022 9:37:00 AM
Milt, thank you!
Date: 11/25/2022 8:05:00 AM
Lol brilliant Tania, Joseph will have his work cut out, love these, t'was the night before poems. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 11/25/2022 8:06:00 AM
Tom, thank you, I hope you have a great weekend as well!
Date: 11/25/2022 6:28:00 AM
Love this poem Tania….sweet and christmasy! Debx
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 11/25/2022 7:58:00 AM
Deb, thank you!
Date: 11/25/2022 5:54:00 AM
A cute story, Tania.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 11/25/2022 7:59:00 AM
Victor, thank you!
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