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December- 9- 2025

A Trois Par Huit for December Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Andrea Dietrich

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What a Fate

Santa lay 
Sick on bed all through day,
Unable to wake up, as if dead.

It was going to be Christmas, he thought with dread
Doctor said, he was too fat being overfed
To get through chimney, he must lose weight

Now, should wait at each gate.
What a fate!

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Jenish Somadas

December 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM

Came back with Congrats Valsa.. Merry Christmas..

Andrea Dietrich

December 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM

I like the part about Santa being overfed. A humorous poem, Valsa. Congrats in my contest and thanks for participating

sara Etgen-Baker

December 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM

a lovely, humorous holiday read. Faving

Joseph P. DiMino

December 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM

What do doctors know? Yet, the reindeer had all curiously developed hernias. Hmm. Delightful, and healthful. We do tend to overdue it around holidays.

Victor Buhagiar

December 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM

I love the humour in your poem. Made me smile, especially as my new poem is about Christmas frolic.

Paige Hind

December 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Awww this is cute!!

Paula Goldsmith

December 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM

What a creative/fun write you have here. Great Picture... Love Both... "Good Luck" Poor Santa..... Have a fun day writing away..........

Daniel Henry Rodgers

December 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM

Dear Valsa, This is such a clever, slightly dark twist on a classic! I love that you focused on the logistical nightmare of the situation. The idea of him having to wait at the gate instead of sliding down the chimney is a fantastic punchline. Thanks for the laugh! Autumn Blessings, Dear Valsa, Daniel

Jenish Somadas

December 9, 2025 at 3:26 AM

humorous poem with a playful rhythm.. Beautifully crafted Valsa.. Good Luck..

Sara Kendrick

December 9, 2025 at 3:18 AM

Thinking outside the box on this one, Valsa. Yes, a little weight loss would do him good. Thanks for sharing this one with us. I got a chuckle. With the new meds on the market, it should not be hard to lose the weight. This one reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Sara K