Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas and all seemed to be well,
now to church to hear the ringing bell.
Singing pretty songs filled the night air,
the red poinsettias had quite a flair.
Into the new fluffy white snow,
we needed to walk real slow.
We went tippy toe,
and put on a funny show.
Off to home so we can eat,
a roasted turkey then something sweet.
Opening the door hit us with a smell,
poor old grandma fell.
Pulled the huge turkey out,
that was the smell no doubt.
The oven setting was way too high,
all we could do was cry.
With everything frozen,
there was nothing to be chosen.
A big bowl of steaming hot oatmeal,
that was our Christmas dinner ordeal.
Date Written:12/14/2022
2 Place
The Night Before 3 Contest
Sponsored by: Joseph May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Gasun Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 1:48 AM
Such a very interesting and delightful poem to read my dearest friend Paula. I hope grandma was ok, not hurt and the dinner ordeal had soon turned into a heavenly delicious one. i enjoyed your poem a lot and the turkey and the oven part made me smile. Thank you so much for this awesome write. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023 once again! God bless you always. Hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. Glad this one made you smile. I love to give out smiles. Here catch a smile. It was just a write. Grandma did not get hurt. Happy New Year With Blessings 2023..............
May Avatar
December 24, 2022 at 6:45 AM
Congrats on your win Paula, Wonderful write Merry Christmas
Goldsmith Avatar
December 24, 2022 at 7:16 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you like this one. I enjoyed writing this for your fun contest. Thanks for having this contest. It did Not happen but I could see it happening. Merry Christmas...................
George Avatar
December 23, 2022 at 8:20 PM
Really enjoyed your ordeal on Christmas Eve. :) Your going to church and your burnt turkey.... all seemed so funny and quite real. Congratulations Paula on your win.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 24, 2022 at 7:13 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed this fun write. It did Not happen but I could see it happening. Merry Christmas...................
Alex Avatar
December 23, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Very interesting. Got "hot oatmeal" finally. Congratulations!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 24, 2022 at 7:11 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Good to see you here. Merry Christmas...................
Kiser Avatar
December 18, 2022 at 3:55 PM
Oh my, I hope Grandma was okay and I hope you have plenty of great holiday meals in the future.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 19, 2022 at 9:26 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing. Yes, Grandma is OK. It was just a write. It Did Not Happen. Hooray!!! Have a great day/week...................
Andresen Avatar
December 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM
- Sad about the dinner, Paula ... hope it went well with grandma ... - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 9:05 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your best wishes in the contest. Yes, a sad Christmas dinner. It was just a write. It Did Not Happen. Hooray!!! Have a blessed day/weekend. Blessings for a Merry Christmas...................
Daniel Avatar
December 15, 2022 at 3:08 AM
Very sad dinner, nice poem, Paula:)
Goldsmith Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 9:02 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing to me. Yes, a very sad Christmas dinner .Have a blessed day/weekend. Blessings for a Merry Christmas...................
Cunningham Avatar
December 14, 2022 at 11:12 PM
Oh no, certainly not funny at the time. Tom
Goldsmith Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Thank You, for your note. Not funny at the time but it sure is today. Have a blessed day/weekend. Blessings for a Merry Christmas...................
Rodrigues Avatar
December 14, 2022 at 8:25 PM
Christmas went south…hope the oatmeal was good.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 8:57 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing to me. I love hot oatmeal but not for Christmas dinner. Have a blessed day/weekend. Blessings for a Merry Christmas...................
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 14, 2022 at 3:28 PM
Hello Paula, Oh Paula, That was so sad. To have oatmeal instead of turkey. something like this will never be forgotten. Merry Christmas Paula. /Darlene Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 19, 2022 at 11:23 AM
Hello Paula, Wishing you a Merry Christmas. You are welcome. i wish you all the best for the new year. Hugs.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 8:54 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing to me. Have a blessed day/weekend. Blessings for a Merry Christmas...................
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