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

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Date: 12/26/2022 1:48:00 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
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/26/2022 10:28:00 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..............
Date: 12/24/2022 6:45:00 AM
Congrats on your win Paula, Wonderful write Merry Christmas
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/24/2022 7:16:00 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...................
Date: 12/23/2022 8:20:00 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.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/24/2022 7:13:00 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...................
Date: 12/23/2022 7:46:00 PM
Very interesting. Got "hot oatmeal" finally. Congratulations!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/24/2022 7:11:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Good to see you here. Merry Christmas...................
Date: 12/18/2022 3:55:00 PM
Oh my, I hope Grandma was okay and I hope you have plenty of great holiday meals in the future.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/19/2022 9:26:00 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...................
Date: 12/15/2022 11:00:00 AM
- Sad about the dinner, Paula ... hope it went well with grandma ... - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/16/2022 9:05:00 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...................
Date: 12/15/2022 3:08:00 AM
Very sad dinner, nice poem, Paula:)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/16/2022 9:02:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing to me. Yes, a very sad Christmas dinner .Have a blessed day/weekend. Blessings for a Merry Christmas...................
Date: 12/14/2022 11:12:00 PM
Oh no, certainly not funny at the time. Tom
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/16/2022 9:00:00 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...................
Date: 12/14/2022 8:25:00 PM
Christmas went south…hope the oatmeal was good.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/16/2022 8:57:00 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...................
Date: 12/14/2022 3:28:00 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.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/19/2022 11:23:00 AM
Hello Paula, Wishing you a Merry Christmas. You are welcome. i wish you all the best for the new year. Hugs.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/16/2022 8:54:00 AM
Thank You, for reading/writing to me. Have a blessed day/weekend. Blessings for a Merry Christmas...................
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