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My day had started very well when Santa went on a test run It was my first time on the sleigh; I thought it was great fun But we hit a patch of turbulence, it is then I lost my grip I’m tossed out of the back seat, sadly no one saw me slip I’m one of Santa’s trainee elves who has lost his way I should be with Rudolph to help Santa with his sleigh but tragedy beset me when I fell into deep snow drifts I must get back to Santa to help load the Christmas gifts Please can anybody help me, I’m just a trainee elf I’m due to unload presents from our workshop shelf But I landed in a drift of snow in an unfamiliar city It’s Christmas Eve, I’m in need - will somebody take pity Can you take me to the North Pole so I can do my work If Santa knows I’m missing he’ll think that I’m a jerk I’ve made toys for all the children, it has taken me all year So I’m singing out this sad song hoping somebody will hear Yes I’m one of Santa’s trainee elves who has lost his way I should be with Rudolph helping Santa load his sleigh but tragedy beset me when I fell into deep snow drifts I must get back to Santa who will deliver Christmas gifts N/A in The Singing Elf Poetry Contest judged on 01/08/20 Submitted to Writing Prompt - Take the Dagger Out Poetry Contest Sponsored by Dear Heart Poem written on 12/27/19

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Constance La France

Date: 2/22/2020 10:52:00 AM

Jan, great entry and congratulations _Constance

Jan Allison
Date: 2/23/2020 1:57:00 PM

Thanks so much Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/19/2020 9:52:00 PM

Jan, So fun and so touching - pulling on the heartstrings! Did the elf get home? Congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/20/2020 3:40:00 PM

ooh Sam I really should do a follow up and reveal what happened to elf !:-) hugs jan xx

Eric Cohen

Date: 2/19/2020 3:55:00 PM

Great poem! I needed a smile today.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/20/2020 3:40:00 PM

glad you enjoyed it Eric:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt

Date: 2/19/2020 11:34:00 AM

A whimsical, imaginative write, dear Jan! Glad to see you come in at #1 in Dear Heart's contest. Great gif too! Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 2/20/2020 3:39:00 PM

I had such fun with the contest prompt:-) hugs Jan xx

David Smith

Date: 1/1/2020 2:47:00 PM

Turbulent times are the lot of all trainees but oh if you come out the other side what delights can await us. Your poetry often is the clue or the glue. Your work always worth the read. Best wishes for 2020 David in NZ

Jan Allison
Date: 2/20/2020 3:38:00 PM

thanks so much David sorry I missed replying to it sooner:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/31/2019 8:13:00 AM

So cute and sad for santa’s trainee! He’s over his head in a snowdrift. Will the magic of Christmas always come to the rescue or is there a cruel side to the North Pole. Enjoyed!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/1/2020 3:03:00 PM

thanks so much Kim, Happy new year:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/29/2019 8:49:00 PM

Aw, my heart goes out to this poor elf. Very merrily done, Jan! :) gw Happy 2020!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/1/2020 3:03:00 PM

thanks so much GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 12/29/2019 5:29:00 PM

Jan love this story of the elf who lost his way. Best wishes for 2020. love phyl

Jan Allison
Date: 12/29/2019 7:56:00 PM

Thanks so much Phyl my very best wishes to you for 2020:-) hugs Jan xx

Hello There

Date: 12/28/2019 8:19:00 PM

Hop in, little guy! We'll get you there in a jiffy!! No more tears... unless they're tears of joy for a win ;) Loved this, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/29/2019 6:38:00 AM

Thanks so much Hello There, hope 2020 is a wonderful year for you:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/28/2019 7:41:00 AM

Hi Jan, Great poem, best of luck in the contest and may 2020 be a year of happiness and health for you and yours. Blessings, Jennifer.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/29/2019 6:36:00 AM

Thanks so much Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/27/2019 11:34:00 PM

Wonderful and entertaining write, my friend .. Good luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2019 5:26:00 AM

Thanks Eve, I hope the sponsor likes it too:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/27/2019 8:54:00 PM

So good to see you back rhyming so merrily. In this case, about a crying elf!! Love the animated pic with it too.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2019 5:25:00 AM

I had such fun writing Andrea, I am hoping my muse is back for good:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/27/2019 5:17:00 PM

Well done! I trust someone will put it to music for kids to sing next Christmas! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 12/27/2019 5:37:00 PM

aww you what Rico i would be as proud as punch if it did get set to music - it could be a number one smash hit lol!:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/27/2019 11:55:00 AM

Lovely to see your spark ignited again Jan, good luck. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 12/27/2019 12:04:00 PM

Thanks Tom, I think my muse is getting into shape after a period of inactivity:-) was such fun to write this!:-) hugs Jan xx

Bobby May

Date: 12/27/2019 11:26:00 AM

Poor Elf, this one is a one of a kind Sis, you should write an Elf book for kids!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/27/2019 11:34:00 AM

lol Bobby got to say it was great to write fun poems again:-) hugs jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 12/27/2019 10:06:00 AM

Really fun and well written Jan. I was singing along with this sad little elf. Best wishes in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 12/27/2019 11:17:00 AM

Thanks Chris I had such fun with the contest prompt, its good to be writing again after a month of no muse:-( hugs Jan xx