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Saint Nicholas was a pious monk born near Turkey
he was a generous soul who loved the children
it is tradition to celebrate his good works on the anniversary of his death
December 6
traditions appreciate over time
the flavors that shine through
depend on their strength
so have a Coke and a smile
Sinter Klaas is coming to town
in his blue tri-cornered hat
flamboyant red waistcoat
and jolly yellow stockings
Last Christmas Eve, David Wayne Oliver reportedly robbed a Colorado bank only to throw all of the stolen cash in the air while exclaiming "Merry Christmas," to those who happened to be passing by at the opportune moment. The 65-year-old man was later arrested at a nearby Starbucks coffee shop.
the last time I played Father Christmas
I stood outside a department store
A gang of kids came over and mugged me
And knocked my reindeer to the floor
~ornery owl~
prompts
Prompt: Write a "fragments" poem.
I hope I got the gist of it.
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Father Christmas is a song appearing on The Kinks 1978 album Misfits.
The Icky, Sticky, Nit-Picky Legalese If You Please (Or Don't Please)
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Each fragment is beyond clever, creating a delightful picture of The Jolly Old Guy. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteWell done, enjoyed reading that very much....
ReplyDeleteYo Ornerty — I am in the half-sleep insomniac bloom of zolpidem, but I like your work. I will return when I am once again razored out to write a ringing comment! ✌🏼❤️
ReplyDeleteLove them all... what we have made him and what he is.
ReplyDeleteSaw this the other day:
The four way how a man sees Santa Claus
First he believes in Santa Claus
Then he cease to believe
Then he plays the Santa Claus
and growing old he looks like Santa