You Must Look After Your Elf

Santa’s little helper felt poorly sick Couldn’t deliver presents for Saint Nick His red nose was gleaming Blue eyes they were streaming I hope that Santa will give him some Vick 24th December 2014
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Mc Mills-Cooper Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 5:25 AM
Still some time before Christmas...but I could resist. What a holly jolly poem! :^D MC
A   Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 11:10 PM
Jan, Have yourself a Happy Easter Love LINDA
Allison Avatar
April 6, 2015 at 4:14 AM
Thanks Linda:-) Hugs jan x
Cooper Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 7:59 PM
I have always loved Limericks and this one is great. You have a true gift for rhyme. Hugs Shane xx
Cooper Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 8:21 PM
True talent will out they say. I am looking forward to reading the next 400 and seeing how your style has developed. Hugs Shane xxx
Allison Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 8:03 PM
I love writing with Rhyme Shane but am deviating and learning all the time and trying other forms and growing as a poet - amazing to think I'd never written until my hubby had cancer surgery last November 2013 now have over 450 poems since i started posting in February! hugs jan xxx
Horne Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 10:08 AM
lol, thanks for a good chuckle - can always rely on you for a laugh! Hope you had a great Xmas and that your New Year will be very happy xx
Allison Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 10:12 AM
I got the one ift I wanted for dad to still be with us on Christmas day jack and i find no fun in new year I find it quite depressing but i cant wait to see the back of 2014! lol:-) Hugs Jan
Fraser Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 1:49 PM
It must have worked, I received my presents. Good old Vick to the rescue once again. Keep the funnies coming Jan, James :) xxx
Allison Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Glad you had a good time James:-) Hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 10:34 AM
Oh, I love that Vick, when I am down with a flu. 7 Merry Christmas & a very Happy New Year and may all your wishes and dreams come true
Roper Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 4:50 PM
Awesome :) Prayers
Allison Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 2:55 PM
I got my Christmas wish for dad to still be here and to have one more Christmas with us:-) Hugs jan xxx
Mehta Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Nice rhyming humorous write, Jan, Merry Christmas
Allison Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 8:51 AM
thanks so much Dr Ram:-) Hugs jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Merry Christmas sweet Jan.
Allison Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 8:44 AM
Thanks so much Richard - i got the one thing I wanted - for dad to still be with us on Christmas Day:-) Hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 7:44 AM
No one wants to be sick on Christmas...funny Jan....hugs Tim
Allison Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 8:43 AM
Thanks Tim hope you had a great day:-) Hugs jan xx
Jerden Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 5:33 AM
Nice one! BTW, if it is for Andrea's contest, you have to use a specific title. Check the rules. Cheers, Roy
Allison Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 8:27 AM
No its just for fun Roy I have written several:-) Hugs Jan xx
Williams Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 3:07 AM
well done, I like it...
Allison Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 3:13 AM
Thank David:-) Seasons greetings to you -) Hugs Jan xx :-)
Human Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Delightful! Merry Christmas to you! d.
Allison Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 3:12 AM
Thanks Daniel:-) Seasons greetings to you too:-) Hugs Jan xx
Rv Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 8:39 PM
Wow! Very humourous! A very merry christmas to you!
Allison Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 3:11 AM
Thanks Sneha:-)Seasons greetings to you too:-) Hugs Jan xx
A   Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 6:57 PM
Jan,, Stopping by to say Hello, and Wish you a very Merry, Merry Christmas!!! May it bring you joy, happiness and everything else you deserve. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! Forever ~LINDA~
Allison Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 6:59 PM
Thanks so much Linda I hope that 2015 is a better year for us both - this year been worst one of my life and I guess its the same for you my friend:-( Hugs jan xxx
Halliday Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Agree, cute!
Allison Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 6:15 PM
thanks Mark:-) Hugs jan xxx
Stoner Jr Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 3:18 PM
cute Jan, have a merry Chrisymas
Allison Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 3:25 PM
I will try Robert - hope you have a great time:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Onclaud Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 2:55 PM
keep the laughter going and have a merry Christmas,jan.. huggs
Allison Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 2:59 PM
I will try Nette - Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones:-) Hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 2:50 PM
Good humour once again...I remember we used to put Vicks in warm water and put a towel over our head; was quite effective. // hugs ...... paul
Allison Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 2:57 PM
Thanks Paul :-) I considered putting this into Andrea's contest but have written another one:-) Hugs jan xx
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