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You're On the Naughty List

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A Parody for Soupers based on the song, 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town.'

You better not shout
You better not sigh
You better not pout
I'm telling you why...
PS Admin is makin' the rounds
They are bound
to be making a list
and checkin' it twice
They're keepin' tabs on who's naughty and nice

They'll know when you cause trouble
Someone will pimp you out
They'll take action on the double (not)
Asking, "What is this all about?"
You better not bully
Or use a curse word
Cuz in Poetry Soup
You'll be labeled a turd

You better not be a troll
Cuz it's a crime
Harassment takes a toll
Even if it's done in rhyme
PS Admin wants poets to have a goal
To be nice to each other without blocking
If you do you may find a lump of coal
In the toe of your Christmas stocking

You better not fire your gun
Then your comment gets deleted
That's called a 'hit and run'
An offense that shouldn't be repeated
PS Admin always reads what you're typing
Sent from your IP address
So, you better stop all your griping
Or your account they will repossess

You better not be cruel and mean
Or you'll find yourself in a deep abyss
Kicked out for being a drama king or queen
Having PS Admin's butt to kiss
Every story has two sides
Sometimes they believe the wrong one
The one where the snide villain hides
After their dirty work has been done
They frown on those who harp on negativity
Team Poetry Soup finds it rather banal
For which some among us have a proclivity
In other words, to make it clear, Don't be a.n.a.l

You better not write of hate
It's best not to be accused
So if some of you can relate
It's better known as being abused
If guilty, you'll get nuttin' for Christmas
But if you insist on being bad
There'll be no POTD for you on Christmas
If you make PS Administrators mad
You don't have to worry about Santa Claus
Just don't make Team Poetry Soup frown
Or you'll get kicked out for breaking their laws
Cuz they have the power to shut you down

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Jan Allison

Date: 12/14/2023 9:58:00 AM

omg Lin this is so hilarious, poem of the year for me, i will get back to writing when I am better - I couldnt even get in my account yesterday I did read you off line and wondered if I was on the norty list lol:-) hugs Jan xx a massive fave from me lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2023 10:01:00 AM

norty, naughty, poopy, whatever list you're on is fine with me. Thanks, Jan and I hope you feel better soon. That cough has been hanging around far too long already.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/13/2023 7:06:00 PM

WOW!!! What a wonderful/creative ~ write/fun picture. Why can't everyone be kind/be on the nice list??? Good Luck.. Have a blessed day writing away..........

Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2023 7:12:00 AM

Thanks, Paula. Santa should pass around his naughty and nice list so everyone can be 'in the know.'

Mark Koplin

Date: 12/13/2023 6:02:00 PM

Such a catchy tune! You hit the mail on the head. I’m not sure how many admin people there are here, but I’ve dealt with a couple that were very childish, sarcastic, rude and extremely unprofessional. For whatever reason they blocked me from ever getting a potd again. I think we know who the real bullies are here. Awesome ink my friend!!!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2023 7:11:00 AM

Ha Mark. They don't always get it right, so we'll just appreciate when they do. If you're blocked from ever getting potd, that's unfair to you as a paid lifetime member. We know who the bullies are, and they know who they are, but people are gullible to their pretense. I'll sing Elsa's song... "Let it Go" Thanks for reading this one... you are still missed here.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/13/2023 4:08:00 PM

Lin, clever and creative, ha ha, your poem is so true!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2023 7:09:00 AM

Thank you, bunches, Tania. You know me.

Karen Jones

Date: 12/13/2023 2:58:00 PM

Lol. So clever and a fun read. I agree with Tom brilliantly written.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2023 7:07:00 AM

Thanks so much for liking this one, Karen. I'm grateful for your comments.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/13/2023 9:59:00 AM

Absolutely brilliant Lin, you pulled out all the stops with this one, I sung as I read. Good luck in the contest, a fave for me. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 12/13/2023 11:50:00 AM

I'm cheered that you liked it, Tom. There was so much more on my mind, but I think the gist of intentions was made clear. Maybe I'll be the one kicked out for my admin thoughts. ;-)