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Santa's aging computer had been hacked So now his naughty and good list he lacked He just didnt know Which houses to go His ire ended with his elves being sacked. Written 20th December 2023.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/25/2024 1:20:00 AM

Many fall prey to shrewd criminals, but are they as diligent and as cautious as they should be. Today's world is full of angst and criminals One can be a little slow on the computer, and hey presto they get you . Great advice you give us though Tom through your poetic talent . Blessings Jennifer

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/25/2024 12:56:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, They say criminals will start using AI, they’re getting real clever at what they do.Internet providers need to keep one step ahead. Tom

Aparajita Bhattacharjee

Date: 3/11/2024 8:39:00 PM

On reading your poem these lines came to me: Are you Satan in sweet disguise? Elves have left, what a surprise! Beaten hither, with nothing left, Christmas is spent, you see red!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/12/2024 12:31:00 AM

Thank you Aparajita, taking it out on his elves wasn't a nice thing to do. Glad it inspired you, welcome to poetry soup. Tom

Karen Jones

Date: 2/10/2024 1:05:00 AM

Not even Santa is immune to crime such a shame!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/10/2024 4:22:00 AM

Lol, thank you Karen, sign of the times. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Lisa Ricci

Date: 1/14/2024 3:34:00 AM

Tom Tom Tom. Good Morning. Even Santa does not escape hackers. Poor Santa and children too. Although you wrote within true limerick fashion it truly upsets me when people have to violate and harm others and violate and harm all our devices too. Its just so unfair. We can all relate because it has happened to us all. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent and for sharing both humor and reality too. Have a wonderful morning and day. Peace and Blessings always. (smile)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/14/2024 10:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Lisa, it angers me when I hear about people being taken advantage of on the Internet, many have become the victims of scams. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Paul Bell

Date: 1/8/2024 10:54:00 AM

It was always going to happen. Do you notice that when computers go down, headless chickens appear?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2024 1:29:00 PM

Thank you Paul, the problem is getting worse with hackers getting smart, I wonder what AI will bring, more headless chickens no doubt lol. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/5/2024 4:06:00 AM

Hi Tom. Thanks for the great holiday limerick and your friendship which I greatly appreciate.. Best wishes for the new year. From all of us.. Pajngie, Elena and Butch

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/5/2024 6:03:00 AM

Tom, i realized this was my second comment to your poem!! Ooops, sorry, but you are worthTWO as noth friend and poet.eddie will be majoring in business in college!andas you know, he will do well in whatever he does. Hes a 100 per cent player in life with tons of compassiom. T,y pangie.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2024 5:50:00 AM

Thank you very much Pangie, Christmas goes so quickly. Hope you all have a happy and healthy New year and that Eddie finds his dream college. Tom

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/1/2024 5:07:00 PM

I hope he didn't whack'em as well Tom? He's a hefty lump old santa'

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/1/2024 9:31:00 PM

Thank you very much Joe, he didn't get the chance as he couldn't catch them with that big belly he carries around lol Happy New year. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/28/2023 11:01:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your creative/fun Limerick write. Guess Santa needs a Santa to bring him a new computer. Hahaha!!! "Happy New Year 2024" .................

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/28/2023 11:25:00 AM

Thank you very much Paula, either that or a good antivirus lol. Hope you too have a happy and healthy New year. Tom

Judy Ball

Date: 12/28/2023 7:20:00 AM

OOHOO! When you can't find out who did the deed everybody gets punished. Good one Tom. God Bless and Happy New Year to you and yours. Hope Santa finds more elves before next Christmas. JB

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/28/2023 7:56:00 AM

Thank you very much Judy, The last I heard there was an online recruiting drive for elves lol. Hope your new year brings you good health and happiness. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 12/25/2023 4:11:00 AM

So much amusing. About Santa, you have been always at your comical best. I remember having read some of the best humorous poems on him ! Happy Christmas dear Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/25/2023 6:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, glad you enjoyed the humour. Merry Christmas to you too Valsa. Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/23/2023 7:28:00 AM

OH, NO! I hope he finds those lists. Good one, Tom! Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/23/2023 8:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Janice, Last I heard money had changed hands and all is well for Christmas eve lol. Merry Christmas. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/22/2023 8:06:00 PM

I lve it Tom, how hilaious and jovia, Merry Christmas Panjgie…

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/22/2023 8:07:00 PM

Thank you very much Pangie, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas to you too. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/22/2023 4:18:00 PM

Well done Tom. Creative :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/22/2023 8:07:00 PM

Thank you very much Heidi, sign of the times lol Merry Christmas. Tom

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 12/21/2023 12:02:00 PM

Your visit list has been re-written as AI now has broken in Now naughty gifts have gone wrong way. Prepare for some flack Christmas day. Tony

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/21/2023 12:47:00 PM

Lol, I won't answer the door or my phone. Tom

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/21/2023 9:40:00 AM

Uh-oh! If Santa ever finds out who the hackers are their names will be at the top of the naughty list and they should expect nothing but coal in their stockings for Christmas - permanently! Such a fun, yet timely, limerick, Tom! Hope you are continuing to heal! I hope you and your family have a very blessed and happy Christmas. Blessings of joy to you! Over Fork Over!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/21/2023 10:38:00 AM

Thanks Sam, coal for eternity, mind you if I got coal Id use it to keep warm.lol. I'm getting better each day now and finding things a bit easier. Can't drive until the new year so being chauffeured around at the moment (I could get used to it) Wishing you too a very happy Christmas and good health and happiness in 2024. Over Fork Over. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/21/2023 3:27:00 AM

- Bad done to Santa :) - Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, Tom :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/21/2023 10:34:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise, wishing you and your family the same. Hope 2024 is a happy one for us all. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/21/2023 2:06:00 AM

Poor Santa and the whole North Pole crew. Sad news. I hope he can get it together and way his magic wand and carry on. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/21/2023 2:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Sara, I'm confident that the problem will be resolved and the elves reinstated. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/20/2023 7:32:00 PM

It's all about 'chain of command,' you little Elves. When things go well, the man at the top of the chain gets all the credit. When things go south, all you little guys get canned. ~ All's unfair in business and war, gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/20/2023 8:04:00 PM

Lol, thanks Gershon, at least he sacked them face to face and not by text message. The good news is a rich businessman paid off the hackers and the elves have since been reinstated ho ho ho. Tom

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/20/2023 5:21:00 PM

Elves being "sacked." That is very funny, sir! I didn't even realize it was a pun until I came back to look again. Profound!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/20/2023 8:01:00 PM

Thank you Duke, I often notice American humour and English humour are different despite us both speaking the same lingo lol. Tom

Arlo Parker

Date: 12/20/2023 5:02:00 PM

Making a list...the old fashioned way!!! We're not ready for a woke Santa, TC. :o)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/20/2023 7:58:00 PM

Lol, thanks Arlo, glad you enjoyed the humour. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/20/2023 4:46:00 PM

what's the world coming to when even Santa is 'hacked.' Despicable!! Poor elves...I suppose they're North Pole scapegoats! I loved this clever Limerick. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/20/2023 7:58:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara, I'm happy you enjoyed it.. I heard one of the elves had opened a suspect email and the hackers took advantage lol. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Judy Ball

Date: 12/20/2023 4:25:00 PM

Ooohoo! Santa was MAD? Quick go get the ginger bread and some hot chocolate! Pet the reindeer and give them a treat too! Too cute Tom. Loved it. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/20/2023 7:56:00 PM

Thank you very much Judy, sign of the times I suppose lol. Merry Christmas to you and I hope you have a lovely day. Tom

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/20/2023 3:33:00 PM

Oh ho ho this is a laugh maker! Isn't it so much fun taking situations of daily life and making them funny like this? It takes a very strong imagination and talent. It is just so cool to see something like this as it will bring me many moments of joy thinking about it. Thank-you Tom!!! And thanks for your comments on my foolish writes!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/20/2023 7:54:00 PM

Thank you Duke, seems nothing is sacred any more with even poor old Santa being held to ransom by hackers. Ten million bitcoin and he can have his list back lol. Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 12/20/2023 2:14:00 PM

Nice and funny, Christmas Limerick, Tom. I enjoyed reading your poetry today, my friend. Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/20/2023 2:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Bill, I heard the ransom was payed and the elves reinstated. Lol I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/20/2023 1:35:00 PM

awesome one, Tom. Merry Xmas to you.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/20/2023 2:29:00 PM

Thank you very much Andrea. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom