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The Night the Grinch Stole Our Muses

'Twas the night before Christmas and their pages were bare
  Not one word could they write, not one verse to declare
  The Grinch had snuck in, and in one fell swoop
  Had stolen the muses from poets on the "Soup"!

 It was the thing that all poets dread 
 As visions of emptiness swirled in their heads
 No syllables floated to fill in the gap
 Some poets decided their contest to scrap!

 Then on the blog page there arose such a chatter
 Poets rushed over to see what was the matter
 The blogger's avatar was just a red sash
 She said she could get back the muses, for a large sum of cash

 Many of the poets thought this was a trick
 It was just a scheme to make money real quick
 But in the blink of an eye another blogger came
 He said that St. Nicholas was his real name!

 Now Heidi, now Anne-Lise, now Andrea and Jan
 They told us that St. Nicholas had a plan
 To the realm of the Grinch where green snowflakes fall
 St Nicholas would go and retrieve the muses for all!

 In no time at all he took to the sky
 And to the realm of the Grinch on his sleigh he did fly
 As the Grinch lay sleeping the muses he withdrew
 And to the Soup, again he flew

 He delivered the muses to all the poets around
 Poets started writing their words did abound
 They wrote of angels and bright stars, and things that uplift
 St. Nick had given them the muse as their gift

 Then St. Nick called for all his reindeer
 And soon he took off and flew out of there
 But they heard him say, before he left the site
 Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good write!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Peck Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 9:36 AM
I love your wonderful poem, Joseph! I'd better go check my muse.
May Avatar
December 3, 2018 at 9:49 AM
That was awesome may I say one thing to my fellow may, happy holiday!
S     Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 5:55 PM
Such a clever write Joseph! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this creative story in great rhyme! And belated congrats on POTD earlier this month!! Best, Judy
Hoffman Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 8:56 PM
A very clever entertaining write Joseph; enjoyed the read and belated congrats on POTD!~Che :)
May Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 9:35 PM
Thank you Cheryl
Y. Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 7:47 PM
WoW! Joseph, I really enjoyed this entertaining write. It was so clever and creative. What a way to usher in the "Christmas Spirit" to the soup. Well done. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was most difinitely well deserved:-) Alexis
May Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 9:35 PM
Thank you Alexis
Haight Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 8:46 AM
I love this, Joseph, so much fun to read and so well-written. Congrats on your well-deserved POTD honor! Sandra
May Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 11:01 AM
Thank you Sandra
Bateman Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 10:19 AM
Hello Joseph, Congratulations on the POTD honor here!! Much fun to read. Enjoyed it. I see some familiar names in stanza five too!! Superb Work!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary
May Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 1:14 PM
Thank you Gary
Allison Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 7:08 PM
dropping back with my congrats on your very well deserved POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
May Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 1:13 PM
Thank you Jan
Krampe Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 11:38 AM
That was a fun poem to read, Joseph! I sometimes feel like somebody has stolen my muse. Thanks for making me smile!
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Thank you Agnes
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December 2, 2017 at 4:45 AM
Such a delightfully humorous poem, Joseph. I laughed all the way thru reading it. Your pen inked a creative classic in my humble opinion. This would become a famous poem if it were up to me to make it so. A rare jewel of a poem, my dear friend. Love and many blessings of peace always.
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 6:28 AM
Thank you Freddie...Blessing and peace to you always..
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 11:29 PM
What a delight! Hugs n' smiles and congratulations! xomo :)
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 4:21 AM
Thank you Maureen
Tracy Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 8:59 PM
Creative write! Love this!
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 4:20 AM
Thank you Melissa
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 8:30 PM
yes, JOseph, of course it will fit in for that contest. just read the rules again and adapt it if you have to!!
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 4:20 AM
Thank you Andrea
Roper Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 8:16 PM
Wonderful write, Joseph, congratulations on POTD..Hugs Eve ~`*
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 4:19 AM
Thank you Eve
Ashley Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 4:53 PM
A delightful and creative poem Joseph full of holiday cheer. Great story telling and rhyme. Congratulations on well deserved POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 4:19 AM
Thank you Susan
Tripp Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 3:49 PM
Awwww... I love this write, Joseph. Very creative and humorous.
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 4:18 AM
Thank you Rhoda
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 1:29 PM
Joseph, this is so adorable! I smiled and laughed all the way through it! I loved it and am so happy it has been honored with POTD! Congratulations my friend! Happy Holidays! : )
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 4:17 AM
Thank you Connie
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December 1, 2017 at 1:01 PM
Congratulations Joseph on your amazing POTD... hugs and smiles :)
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 4:16 AM
Thank you Akkina
Storrier Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 12:49 PM
very well done POTD I loved it, thank you Joseph xo
May Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 4:15 AM
Thank you Tracy
Smith Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 11:30 AM
Fun stuff Joseph, congratulations for POTD honors...
May Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Thank you Charlie
Wanter Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Your muse was surely spared and active! Great writing. Congratulations!
May Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Thank you Sunlite
Pett Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 9:13 AM
Congratulations on achieving POTD Joseph, really enjoyed reading this well written poem. :))
May Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Thank you Roy
Sands Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations for POTD with this great creative poem Joseph! :)
May Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Thank you Heidi..Hugs
Gondolf Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 8:33 AM
Joseph, enjoyed this great poem, very clever and imaginative. Congrats on the well deserved POTD. John
May Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 11:48 AM
Thank you John
Daniel Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 7:14 AM
I like this fun story, Joseph, amazing stuff, congratulations on POTD:)
May Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 8:23 AM
Thank you Jo
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