Twas the night before Christmas

"Twas the night before Christmas" and I thought I was dead, my feet felt like two big clumps of lead. There was pounding in my head, all I could see was red.
What a week this had been, maybe I need a big glass of gin. The house had to be really clean, everywhere I hung red and green.
I started cooking my famous pies, maybe they will win a huge prize. No mash potatoes just lots of fries, with a turkey that is full-size.
Tomorrow is Christmas day, guess Santa will be here with his sleigh. The kids will want to play, to my warm bed I will run away.
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May Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Merry Christmas to you and yours Paula, Nicely done, Congrats on your win
Goldsmith Avatar
December 23, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Thanks for your note and for your congratulations. Glad you found my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write to be Nicely done. I enjoyed writing it for your wonderful contest. Thanks for having it/for my placement. A Very Merry Christmas to you... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Goldsmith Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 6:16 AM
"3 Place" ~ "Twas the night before Christmas"~Date Written:11/20/2024~Written By Human Poet......
Edmonds  Avatar
November 28, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Love your Christmas poem Paula, the night before Christmas when all the preparations are done, is the time to rest till the special day has begun… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
December 3, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you love my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. No rest here. Christmas will be very busy for me. I have people coming for 6 nights. Hope you have a great/blessed Christmas time. Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Buehler Avatar
November 28, 2024 at 2:26 PM
I enjoyed your fun version of the beloved story, Paula. I hope your Christmas Day is wonderful and restful. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
December 3, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. It was fun to write. Christmas will be very busy here. I have people coming for 6 nights. Hope you have a great/blessed Christmas time. Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Greenhough Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 8:18 PM
And I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. I like the cheerfulness that you write.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you found my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write to be cheerful. I enjoyed writing it. A Very Merry Christmas to you... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Tor Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 11:09 AM
I know your still with us Paula you finished this sad but great ending Poem of yours. You had me smiling. God bless you...
Goldsmith Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Thanks for your note.  Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. It is great to know I had you smiling. That make my day... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Sands Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 5:38 AM
I enjoyed your poem Paula.Well done. Enjoy and rest my friend :) hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. Christmas time will be here very soon. I Have been very busy the last few days. I need some rest. Hugs... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Read Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Hi Paula, don't forget to have your glass of gin before you retire. xx
Goldsmith Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. I do Not drink. I needed a rhyme & gin won out for the word needed. Hahaha!!!! Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day...........
Rodgers Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Dear Paula, I loved reading your playful twist for it captures the exhausting reality of holiday preparations with humor and wit. Your rhyming couplets cleverly contrast the idealized version with the chaotic, tiring experience many face. Paula this is so refreshing and relatable! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Goldsmith Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you loved reading my playful "Twas the night before Christmas" write. I had a ton of fun bringing this one to life. Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day..............
Poet Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 2:13 PM
It's almost Christmas time again, and someone is in the holiday spirit, haha. Hope you're having a great week and good luck in the contest, Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Thanks for your note and for your good luck in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. Yes, Christmas time will be here very soon. I do Not drink. I needed a rhyme & gin won out for the word needed. Hahaha!!!! Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Rodrigues Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Oh my, Paula with a big glass of gin…lotsa clatter on the lawn! ;) :)
Goldsmith Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. I do Not drink. I needed a rhyme & gin won out for the word needed. Hahaha!!!! Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day..............
Andresen Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 11:15 AM
- It was quite an evening, Paula ...can't stop laughing :))) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Thanks for your note and for your Best wishes in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. So glad I could make you laugh. I love doing that. Guess you can  relate. Hahaha!!!! Hugs... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Narain Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Nice advance Christmas spirit. Great poem.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you found my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write to be a Great poem. I enjoyed writing it.... Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Cunningham Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Someone's in the Christmas mood lol, can't believe it's nearly on us again. Best of luck in the contest Paula, hope your week is going well. Tom
Goldsmith Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Thanks for your note and for your Best of luck in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Twas the night before Christmas" write. It will be here before we know it. My week is going well here. Hope your week is also going well. Have a great day as Christmas gets closer with each new day............
Goldsmith Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 9:35 AM
"Twas the night before Christmas"~Date Written:11/20/2024~Written By Human Poet......
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