The Present Time

Exchanging gifts on Xmas Eve:
My mum’s tradition Sue just hates;
A loaded stocking by the bed,
Ensures we spend the day as mates.

For Paula’s Tradition contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Haick Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 7:09 PM
: ) That's a very nice little tradition you and Sue have, Jack...special. Congratulations on your win! A very Merry Christmas to you and family and a happy New Year! Love, Annalise
Dietrich Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 5:29 PM
I see your cute little poem made the list. Congratulations, Jack!!
Williams Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Jack congrats on your win..David
Johnson Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Sweet tradtion Jack. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's "Traditions" contest Jack. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 12:42 PM
LOL I know how much your wife dislikes the Christmas Eve gift exchange. Please tell her I'm with her on that. Now as for the "loaded stocking," hmmm... Very witty! Best wishes in Paula's fine contest. Love to you and Sue, carolyn
Horsman Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM
can relate to this jack. awesome. harry
Wesley Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 2:44 PM
And don't we love and feel comfortable with tradition. Christmas would be hard to do away with. Mates you be for eternity - lovely!
Kendrick Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Reads like a winner to me..Reads like a day of fun with a full stocking..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my contest..Sara
Neels Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 11:42 AM
hehe, you have me smiling here Jack.. Good luck for the contest :) lfde Wilma
Seraphin Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM
* "HAHAHAHA * GREAT PIECE & I DEFINITELY COULD RELATE TO SUE * MY DEAR PRECIOUS JACK * BUT, I THINK MUM IN HER LUV & WISDOM KNEW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO * TIS GOOD FOR BLOOD TO BIND & BOND * THANK YOU FOR THE KIND VISIT & HAPPY HOLIDAYS * MY LUV ALWAYS * SARAH." *
Dietrich Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 8:49 PM
Cute one, Jack!! Good luck in the contest.
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM
That is so cute Jack! I bet your wife will love it if you show it to her :) And yes I meant organ donors after our finale :)
Lane Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 2:26 PM
That's a good tradition.
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