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'twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas and throughout all the land, Shoppers were swarming Penney's and Walmart without end! Wild-eyed mobs were elbowing each other without cease! 'Tis another annual brawl! So much for the Season of Peace! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved

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Carol Eastman

Date: 12/4/2012 10:54:00 AM

So so true. I never go out on black Friday. All those people could save and go on other days, earlier or later... The stores are just trying to hit upon our greed and to start a feeding frenzy. I wrote a poem called 'Kitty Claus' years ago. It was too long to post here till now. I wish you an enjoyable Christmas.

Robert Johnson

Date: 12/3/2012 3:39:00 PM

Second line, It was a shopping nightmare, like combat, hand to hand. Please forgive my interjection, I do know what I do. :) Merry Christmas, good will towards man. :)

David Williams

Date: 12/2/2012 2:42:00 AM

Bob, how very true, the true meaning has long gone...David

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/1/2012 5:39:00 PM

What? You didn't join in on Black Friday?....?Great, as usual. BG

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2012 5:38:00 PM

good job with this one. I was wondering if the contest meant only one quatrain and I think it does now.

Russell Sivey

Date: 12/1/2012 4:02:00 PM

Quite another masterfully crafted write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this intriguing and wondrous poem this evening Bob! You delighted me to no end with this piece, Great Work!!