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They call it "Championship Thunder"
Two Main Events!
The Loser Shears the Sheep Match!
The Thesz Classic
Technical Wrestling Showcase
( Dq's for excessive brawling)
Pinfall and Submission Only
dq, countout or interference
with give the
Officials the right to make the
match best two out of three falls!
Tag Team Battle Raffle
Draw names to form partnership
8 men four corners match
pin a partner to eliminate the team
last team wins
A Shark Pool Grudge Match
they'll lower the shaft cart into the ring
before the opponent has been announced
14 men will be in the ring and will have
three minutes with the guy who
draws the red straw
after the official match begins
the match will become a lumberjack match
only a pinfall or submission will end
the bout!
Weasel Feasel match will have a man in the
corner strapped to the ring post his
reach is limited, he's neutral and blindfolded.
two men no dq match to the finish!
The Martin family lived in a rented house across from us,
and some of the kids were forced to sleep in a converted bus.
There were thirteen kids ‘hell raising’; every one I got to know,
but the two I hung around with were Alec and his brother Joe.
Joe was not a handsome looker but did very well at school,
he scored high marks in sums and would never play the fool.
Joe worked odd jobs around the town and was careful with his money,
but Alec who was my age - well, he was not a clever ‘bunny’.
Alec led Joe on a merry dance long before he’d turned eighteen,
and he always carried big ideas, leaving Joe to fix his dream,
then walked away to tramp the country with a swag and billy,
while Joe built a horse stud from just one stallion and a filly.
For some years Alec drifted ‘round; every day he lower sank,
while Joe had made his fortune with a million in the bank.
A call from Alec was expected but not about some outback cup.
He'd entered Joe’s stud stallion a week before he’d rang Joe up.
I was working for Joe now and heard the scream of "Bloody Alec!"
And when Joe hung up the phone he was looking pale and sick.
"I won’t send him my stallion but one you’re better ‘backin’ me’.
I'll send him that flamin’ pensioned hack bound for the knackery.”
Two days driving dusty roads, Joe’s driver pulled onto the roadside.
He went behind to check the float and found the poor old horse had died,
but being paid to do the journey, Joe’s driver kept on driving anyway,
AND he left the horse with Alec and told Joe the tale next day.
Some time went by without contact, then a surprise for Joe one day.
A cheque arrived to him from Alec with a note that had him say,
"Thank you Joe for that old horse; it surely changed my luck it did.
Even though it never got to run I still made two thousand quid.”
"Two thousand flamin’ quid!" Joe pondered - "But the bloody horse was dead!"
Joe rang Alec who declared, “It couldn’t race, so I raffled it instead.”
“What’s that you say!” Joe asked. “You raffled it! But didn’t anyone react.”
"Sure" Joe replied, "The winner did - so I gave him his dollar back.”
Once in a blue moon I have been told
The cliché’s clan gets together with the Catch Phrase posy
If I have told you once I have told you a thousand times this story or are you the last one to know?
Well, it all started for no rhyme or reason but you could see the writing on the wall.
Rat Race and horsing around would be in charge of the children’s activities for the day.
While crazy as a loon and Wacky Tobacky would take care of the entertainment.
Ice Queen would be the bartender for the night and Wall Flower would play the music.
Requests were already pouring in from the peanut gallery.
Young whipper Snapper like to hear a country song called one step forward and two steps back
And Jonny come lately wanted to hear a rock song called Chip off the old block.
Class clown always wanting to be the center of attention got drunk and started dancing
On the picnic tables.
Simon Says and Mother May I where there to tell everyone what to do and where to sit.
This would be a catered event so One sandwich short of a picnic was hired to feed this Motley crew.
On the menu was Fish out of Water served with two peas in a pod and for dessert The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree Al- a- mode.
Everybody was having a great time until the trouble makers showed up.
One for the road and Three sheets to the wind where known for starting drunken brawls.
The worst thing was they brought their 3 grown sons Hammered, sloshed and pickled.
If I only knew then what I know now left early. She had a feeling there would be trouble.
Penny for your thoughts would be collecting the raffle ticket money and No time like the present would be handing out the prizes.
Liar Liar Pants on fire and Cry me a river were sore losers and always made a scene if they lost.
It will be a cold day in hell didn’t want to go so he sent his wife Heaven to Betsy.
Too much of a good thing got sick and ended up taking the bus# Catch22 home.
Well, nothing lasts forever was the last song of the night and Turn out the lights the party’s over security guard company showed everyone the door.
The end.
Form:
My abiding memory of 2015 is of events that are so sad
With my father’s death, it’s the worst year I’ve ever had
It has been the most challenging year for me
But with amazing support I remain pretty happy
I don’t want to dwell on events that have past
My memories of the year 2015 will always last
I want to leave the year on a humourous note
With a true tale of a gift that didn’t get my vote!
Mum and I went out to a local church fete
It’s very well attended and the raffle is great
We perused all the stalls and brought a few things
I got some lemon cake and some brand new earrings
The raffle stall bulged with wonderful prizes
With boxes that ranged in all shapes and sizes
One pretty white gift box really caught my eye
Four ‘Dior’ perfume miniatures for a lady to try
We brought some tickets then sat and drank tea
I said to mum, I’ve seen just the prize for me
The raffle got drawn and mum’s ticket was pulled out
I collected the prize of Dior perfume without a doubt
Mum told me I could have it as a Christmas gift
I was overjoyed and it gave my heart a huge lift
The gift box was placed under our little tree
Its pretty gold ribbon was there for all to see
I didn’t open the box on Christmas Day
Until Boxing Day the pretty box did stay
We were going out to friends later that night
I thought my new perfume would be just right
Taking the pretty white box from under the tree
I pondered which scent would be perfect for me
Upon lifting the lid of the perfume box
I returned to the school of hard knocks
To my consternation and my deep chagrin
There was a void where the perfume once had been
An empty box was my only present from my mum
My gift is that I still have mum, so my poem is done.
This is a true story - someone had put an empty box as a raffle prize!
Contest: My abiding Memory
Sponsor: Viv Wigley
9th January 2016
I took my mum to slimming world
On every Tuesday night
She’d get her finest glad rags on
And beam with sheer delight
Not much of an adventure,
On the way she’d barely speak.
But she’d set her sights on glory
As the slimmer of the week.
With eager expectation
We queued up by the scales
Catching surreptitious glances
“Has she come off the rails ? “
“Shoes off please and on the scales”
Then handing in your book,
You felt your pulse start racing
When you dared to take a look
“Just a half pound gain this week”
“But don’t get too despondent “
The lady scribbled in mum’s book,
Like a weight gain correspondent.
“Have you checked the scales” said Mum
“They simply can’t be right ?”
“I think they need to be reset
Because I didn’t weigh that last night ?”
“Are you staying for the chat ?”
Said the slimming world consultant
“We’ve got some bars for you to try”
And mum looked quite exultant
“Would you like a raffle ticket ?”
I can still picture the scene,
When they drew your numbers out
And you won an aubergine.
“So how’s your week been Linda ?
Did you keep track of your syns ? “
“I just had lots of chicken breasts
But I didn’t eat the skins “
“Mark - our slimmer of the week !
Share your story with the group”
“I just ate Quorn and Quark all week
And pints of lentil soup”
Mum kept smiling all the time
While others told their tales of woe,
A Chinese meal that took its toll
Or a Hot Dog at the show
Brenda stormed out of the room
Just looking for attention.
“ I’ve not put on 3 pounds” she screamed
It’s just water retention
“See you all next week” said Sue
The hall’s needed by the Vicar
Mark, smiling smugly, swaggered out
Showing off his latest sticker.
On the way back in the car
Mum was smiling, full of glee
I said “what are you so pleased about? “
She said “ They’re all bigger than me”
T’was the night before Christmas
Time flew like jet’s zooming past
All working men and women in the house
Couldn’t scratch their heads in a sudden rush
Women needed to set all before they leave
For a church service on a Christmas Eve
Foods, tables, chairs and a nice party ground
Games’ paraphernalia and a good sound
Men put up a big Christmas tree in the middle
With colorful lights, but forgot the star or angel
While I hurriedly wrapped my presents
Wasn’t aware, I’ve swapped the toys for children
Everyone was so excited for coming home
Satiated at church service and Christmas program
We couldn’t wait for our family reunion to start
So we headed right away with the meditation part
All seated around the tree in a big circle
Game started for moms, dads, aunts with uncles
Played blind folded, a dance- feeding-partner
With cake—a funny game with the loudest laughter
Children played many games too
But we're more excited for the raffle draws
Everybody wished to win a big prize of cash
Then most of us got Santa’s white beard or mustache
T’was the night before Christmas
Our reunion’s highlight was giving gifts with our hearts
Boys really took time exchanging gifts with the girls
Aunt laughed loudly for receiving pants and a skirt for uncle
Dec. 13,2022 10.10pm
Our family tradition is to reunite on the night before Christmas, going to church, praying, sleeping together and on the 25th, we’ve family sumptuous lunch where other relatives, friends and neighbors are welcomed to join. Family reunion like this also happens in New Year’s Eve.
The Night Before 3
Contest Judged: 12/23/2022 7:39:00 AM
Sponsored by: Joseph May
Place 3 (up to 3 multi-w)
AR 15 was found in one of the airplane's black boxes
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Thanks to many people's efforts.
James Serious Mysterious Horn
Retired Veteran and Poet
Form:
“And the top prize is to spend the day with a ventriloquist,” my mother told me,
Proudly. She was the organizer of the carnival, and thought this up herself.
What the heck? I had bought fifty raffle tickets. I wanted a new car or rent money.
Certainly not a whole day with that old geezer.
The old geezer worked the church carnival like a new groom.
He was everywhere, charming everyone but me.
I was in pout mode.
And of course I won top prize.
He called me six times to make a date.
I finally relented, reluctantly.
Thinking what a horrible day it would be, a wasted Saturday.
Within minutes of meeting him I discovered something right away.
The ventriloquist looked old, but he was younger than me in attitude.
He was playful and fun, more like a twelve year old boy than a sixty-two-year-old grandpa.
I missed my twelve year olds, they had dumped me long ago.
Choosing their friends over their mother.
Within the first two hours, I had laughed harder than I had
Laughed in six or eight years.
We did only the things I wanted to do.
He showed me how to throw my voice, but I was not any good.
We did not care.
He asked me what I wanted to do.
I wanted to go to a pawn shop. I had never been to one, and so we went.
We ate lunch at my favorite restaurant, and he insisted on paying.
In the afternoon when we said our goodbyes, I hugged him hard.
It was one of the best days of my life.
And the last day of his.
I think of this often, and
How glad I am that his cheerful playful spirit changed my hardened attitude.
Submitted to Anthony Slausen's Ventriloquist
Contest
June 19, 2018
In the beginning of time
We sought out a rhyme that would make things begin to shine
Each of us has been given a real talent to discover
We all must look within deep inside
Love is a funny thing you know
We all must be willing to show
Teddy bears and a Easter smile
Chocolate's and the distant call of the wild
Summer dreams with rich tasting ice cream
Yet it's the begin the begun
A day out walking in the sun having fun
Way back when you were a little child
Making sand castles at the beach
Trying to catch that frisbee so out of reach
Soft kisses under the moonlight glow
A chance to show how much you really care
Life is made up with certain moments like these
Set your mind of for a sail
Knock you to your knees
Snap shot memories of your past
Having so much fun with a hope that it would last
For love has begin the begun
The salt air at the beach
Seagulls flock overhead
Voices in my head
Telling me to go to the fare
It was there i shed a tear to numb the inner pain
Not having her in my arms was driving me insane
Carmel apples, fritters & the smell of fry doe
Vendors cheering you on
The band was playing your favorite song
Take a chance at the raffle
Sledge hammer game is my favorite
Memories like these we want to savor it
Then onto the climax with fire works
A kiss on your boo boo cause you know it hurts
We were all created for certain times like this
Forget about your problems its quite all right to dismiss
Begin the begun is one drop in my bucket list
They organized a church bazaar,
To raise money for the poor.
A booth for selling chances
Was set up, outside the door.
When I bought the raffle ticket,
My reasoning was murky,
And I could only just believe it,
When I won that doggone turkey.
Now, the kids were all excited
When we brought the critter home.
So we placed him in the barnyard,
Where he'd have lots of room to roam.
Since the date was late October,
I'm quite sure you understand,
That to have him for Thanksgiving
Was my awe inspiring plan.
Well, the turkey was no birdbrain,
As I was very soon to find.
That bird knew what I was thinking;
Why, I declare, he read my mind.
I let the children care for him,
To my most profound regret--
He turned on his charming manner,
And, quickly, he became their pet.
But that fact did not deter me,
I told myself it didn't matter.
I was dead set and determined
To see that gobbler on a platter.
When the kids perceived my purpose,
They turned on the tears and pleas.
Then, the wife joined in their chorus,
And that brought me to my knees.
So I told my grieving family
They could dry up, and relax.
I concealed my disappointment--
Went and put away the axe.
Came the dinner of Thanksgiving,
Not a sad face could be found.
And our live Thanksgiving turkey
Was the gladdest bird around.
We gathered around the table,
And I humbly asked the blessing--
While Tom gobbled down his corn, outside,
We had hotdogs and dressing.