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'twas the Night Before

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE 'Twas the night before Christmas And all through the town It was totally quiet Not one little sound The air was still and cold Nothing moved below Everything in town Was covered in snow Then out of the sky Came a large group of Whozits Bringing with them A few thousand Dontdozits They planned to steal All the gifts in the town So on Christmas morning Not a gift would be found Before that could happen Along cameYouaintgonna The hero of heroes From Podunk, Arizona Youaintgonna told the head Whozit Put those gifts where they belong You and the Dontdozits Know stealing stuff is wrong You can't take what ain't yours So I'm sayin' you ain't gonna 'Cause I am the hero From Podunk, Arizona That's how I got my name And you cannot abuse it So you will have to leave Along with the Dontdozits Or you can stay and have some fun When tomorrow rolls around 'Cause Whozits and Dontdozits Are welcome in this town 21 November 2018 For the contest sponsored by Joseph May

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/12/2018 12:31:00 AM

Blessings and sincerest congratulations for your win in Joseph's fun Christmas contest, Curtis - I pray you and yours have a happy and healthy holiday season! Keep the ink flowing, my friend! :-)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 12/12/2018 1:18:00 PM

Greg, thanks for this pleasant response. Yours are always encouraging, written with an obvious open sincerity. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/9/2018 4:01:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Curtis:-) hugs Jan xx

Curtis Moorman
Date: 12/9/2018 6:19:00 PM

Thanks, Jan! I certainly appreciate that you read my poems before the contest closes and you make kind, sincere comments. Then, if it places, you always drop back to congratulate me. That is loyalty personified.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/8/2018 10:09:00 PM

: ) Oh my, I simply love everything about this. Your thoughts made me giggle and smile, all at the same time. Hmm, so that's how you got your name? Cute. Everyone knows stealing is wrong, right?? Lol. Congratulations Curtis, on this win. And for making me smile this evening. ~ Brandy

Curtis Moorman
Date: 12/8/2018 10:36:00 PM

My Dear Brandy, I'm glad I made you giggle and smile, all at the same time. I just returned from a quick trip to Maryland and beat the snow storm that they say is brewing. It's ll:35 p.m. Georgia time and I'm tired but I wanted to say thanks for your response and to wish you a Merry Christmas! Hugs from Georgia!!

Jan Allison

Date: 11/22/2018 4:52:00 PM

the clever names remind me of Dr Seuss lol, hope this does well in the contest Curtis:-) hugs Jan xx

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/22/2018 5:14:00 PM

Thank you, Jan! I hadn't thought of the Dr. Seuss angle although he is one of my very favorite people of all time. I hope it does well in the contest too.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/22/2018 10:19:00 AM

Great piece Curtis, fine penning with lovely rhyme. I'm really enjoying your book, I should send soupmail for an update you on my thoughts. Blessings always, Gordon

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/22/2018 5:16:00 PM

Thanks, Gordon! Glad you're enjoying the book. I would like an update from you. Blessings, and I hope you left enough turkey on the carcass for a few sandwiches and some turkey soup. Blessings; Curtis

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/21/2018 11:14:00 PM

Well written Curtis, you've got me in the Christmas mood now. Good luck. Tom.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/21/2018 11:19:00 PM

HO, HO, HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS, MY FRIEND! Tom, I pray that this Christmas will be the best ever for you. You deserve it. And Happy Thanksgiving as well good friend. Blessings!

Eve Roper

Date: 11/21/2018 10:53:00 PM

Nicely done, Curtis, enjoyed reading... Good luck in the contest. Got your book today... I know I will enjoy it...

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/21/2018 11:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve for these kind words of encouragement and for buying a copy of my book. It contains 2 editing mistakes. On page 28, the last stanza should read: The choice you make is yours alone Seek the Lord, bow at His Throne It's not too late for you to choose But eternity with Him is what you'll lose On page 134 the first stanza should read: Seven stripes of crimson red Stand for all the blood that's been shed Six stripes of shining white Denote the purity that leads the fight The next printing will have this will be corrected and I'll provide you with a copy containing the corrections. Praying still.