On the first day of Christmas
my true love gifted me
an ostrich in a baobab tree.
On the second day of Christmas
my true love gifted me
two pink flamingos
and an ostrich in a baobab tree.
On the third day of Christmas
my true love gifted me
three guinea fowl,
two pink flamingos
and an ostrich in a baobab tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas
no more did I receive
it's a crime and a sin
there's yet room in the tree
but too many poachers at the inn.
#starmerchristmascarol
Happy holidays to all...' Well all the well
Heeled anyway (mr starmer!)
Abramowicz, Goldstein, and Sol Newman
Went a-caroling with Harry Truman
They warbled ‘Silent Night’
In the wrong key, alright ~
Sol said, “Forget that darn gentile crewman”
Sacred Night – A New Original Modern-day Christmas Carol,
a Collab with Cecilia Crasto
Once again, a beautiful poem by my sister Cecilia Crasto has been transformed into a lyrical Video musical, complete with special effects to convey the story of that historic Christmas night when the Christ Child was born. This New Original Christmas Carol celebrates the timeless spirit of love, hope, and joy that unites us all, regardless of our beliefs or traditions.
I trust you’ll enjoy this heartfelt creation as much as we enjoyed bringing it to life. Wishing my family, friends, and everyone here a season filled with peace, kindness, and good health. May this time of year inspire warmth and togetherness in us all.
A Happy and Joyful Christmas to one and all
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
he says it's just allergies.
Olive, the other reindeer
thinks that it's a bad disease.
They think he's got the Covid
but he doesn't know it yet.
He's not asymptomatic.
He'll have to go and see the vet.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Santa came to say,
"Rudolph with that nose so bright,
you're not getting near my sleigh tonight!"
So all the reindeer left him
to self-isolate you see.
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
is now Christmas history!
[Away In A Manger - revisited]
Where Dave is the ranger
And Tom is the mayor
The saloon is open
And Milt gambles there
On high in the night sky
A star ’bove the church
The beacon of Soup Creek
To aid in the search
An old passing stranger
Had let it be heard
That a babe would be found
And his name was the word
Now, Mark was the sheriff
He closed the saloon
And Jenna, quite frankly
Wasn’t over the moon
She said find that baby
And find it real soon
My bar can’t be closed
While this night has a moon
In the church they found him
And o what a fright
That poor baby’s young face
Was smeared with Marmite
But Tom said Stand clear men
That God-awful pong
We thought was yeast extract…
It seems we were wrong
Christmas Carol Music
Christmas
Heralds
Reaching
Into
Silence
Trolling
Manger,
Angel,
Songs
Chiming
Ancient
Refrains
Offer
Lullabies
Merry
Unleashed
Strains
Inspiring
Cheer
12-9-22
Contest: Christmas Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Bobby May
The word "troll" comes from Deck the Halls.
Lor was conducting a Christmas carol
While standing on a high stool in our hall
Swaying hands with her baton
Faced front, bit sideways and soon
Stool swung for her slow exhibition-fall
Nov. 18, 2022 2.27pm
Howmanysyllables.com
10-10-7-7-10
34 words
44 syllables
200 characters
Inspect yourself with growls of jolly
fa la la la la la la la la
Christmas joy to you, no folly!
fa la la la la la la la la
Gone is now our gay sombrero
fa la la la la la la la la
Christmas trees line our hallway narrow
fa la la la la la la la la
Let us dance but have no real fuss
fa la la la la la la la la
Enjoying differences we discuss
fa la la la la la la la la
Christmas day for kin and masses
fa la la la la la la la la
We will share things including glasses
fa la la la la la la la la
See you at grandma’s, when we gather
fa la la la la la la la la
No matter how bad or mean the weather
fa la la la la la la la la
We shall make the best of things for sure
fa la la la la la la la la
To celebrate our Christ so pure
fa la la la la la la la la
Written 12-27-2021
Contest: A Christmas Carol
Sponsor: Regina McIntosh
John Dillinger had a gold gat
And wanted one rat-a-tat-tat
But Santa knew
Rittenhouse, too,
And thought we had enough of that!
COVID 19 CHRISTMAS CAROL SALUTE
I’ll stay home for Christmas with my family,
Wear my mask just like they ask, and wash hands frequently.
Christmas Eve will find me in a quarantine;
I’ll stay home for Christmas and wait for my vaccine
Tune—I’ll Be Home For Christmas
I’m dreaming of a fright Christmas
For everywhere that I may go,
Be it John or Mary, the virus carry,
And they just may never know.
I’m dreaming of a fright Christmas,
Stay every six feet that I might.
May some day be merry and bright,
And next Christmas not be full of fright.
Tune—I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas
COVID, the 19 virus, had a very sneaky way
Of getting in our country from a lab in China’s bay.
Now every other virus will be known by this same name;
No matter what folks die from, COVID now will be to blame.
Bur one hopeful Christmas Eve, Pfizer came to say,
“COVID with your deaths and fright, I will put you out tonight!”
Now many people love them, and they’re shouting out with glee,
“COVID, the 19 virus, soon you will be history!”
Tune—Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer
Christmas days with loved ones, surely blissful
Carol hymns reign, awesomely delightful
Merry tunes of “O Come, All Ye faithful”
With “Joy to the World,” very beautiful.
Resonating loud is orchestra’s praise
“Our dear Saviour’s birth” of glad tidings’ grace
Bringing peace midst God’s compassion embrace
“Upon the midnight clear,” bright with hope’s rays.
Choir belts out “Hark, the herald angels sing”
Exultant, “The first Noel” expressing
While jubilant to share gracious blessing
“Glory to God* in the highest” stressing.
Can I forget Christmas 2018?
There in ICU**, on God I did lean
Grateful, "Fall on your knees," I sang ... serene
Dad wondrously smiled; oh, lovely; yet remarkable scene.
*Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
**Dad was in the Intensive Care Unit from December 22, 2018 until he went home to heaven to be with the Lord on January 2, 2019.
December 4, 2019
Honorable Mention, "STRAND SPECIAL 8..." Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 12/24/2019.
Here comes Santy Claus,
Here comes Santy Claus,
Bringing you Santy Claus pain.
Vicious old bastard
with sharp-hoofed reindeer
pullin' on the reins.
Bells are ringing,
children screaming,
all is scary with blight.
Say your prayers
or hang by your hair
cuz Santy Claus comes tonight.
Heard Trump Sing Christmas Carol
Had heard Trump singing Christmas Carol;
Remembers when he was over a big barrel;
Hair did fade;
Changes made;
No longer imperil when he became sterile.
Jim Horn
Let the season flow
the sweetness of love,
you know, it's Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all.
Let's decorate, we all,
ornaments and glisten balls,
the Christmas tree tall.
Let your tree grow
Christmas tree of love,
you know, it's Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all.
O! stars of the height!
shine more bright,
illuminate the Christmas night.
Let you and moon throw
the glories of love,
you know, it's Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all.
Everywhere it's good,
fun, feast and food,
happy and festive mood.
Let all of you glow
the lights of love,
you know, it's Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all.
O! girls and boys!
have gifts, sweets and toys,
and sing songs of joy
May Lord pour
blessings and love,
you know, it's Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all.
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