Oh! What a Christmas party we had this year.
Dad was drunk; he had too much beer.
He decided to dance on a living room chair, oh dear;
Toppled over; landed on the jelly; what a cheer!
My uncle had his jelly with cream ever so thick.
Suddenly, he left the room rather quick.
My grinning cousin said that he had been sick.
Later, he was helped to bed by Bob and Dick.
My mum sat and drank her cup of tea,
Saying, "Men can't hold their drink, you see.
Does anybody want to see that film on TV?
I saw it last year; it was so funny."
Alistair and Sue wanted to dance all night
Twisting and swaying left and right,
Until he crashed into the tree - what a fright!
The angel fell off and out went the light.
The music was loud and it was hard to talk.
My nanny was tired and went for a walk.
My son bellowed out, "Let's play Monopoly!"
The rest of the family did not agree.
Dad decided to play a game of cards
But mum said that she would rather play charades.
Great nanny nodded but she was asleep.
My uncle came downstairs, stood on the dog and made it leap,
Saying, "Was it the jelly or the amount of whisky?"
We had a discussion but we could not agree.
Some people muttered that the room was too hot;
Others complained that the music was too quiet.
The children played with their presents and toys.
They laughed and screamed, adding to the noise.
Midnight approached and we danced and talked.
Midnight past and we drank and staggered.
So one by one we found our beds.
The laughing quietened and we rested our heads.
Suddenly dad mumbled, "You didn't play cards with me."
Well, that's his favourite game, you see.
Author notes
Written December 23rd, 2001
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WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO
*santa8*
ROFLMAO
Too cute, loved the flow of this write! And the way you brought all the family into this write was awesome!!!!!!
I always have loved this time of year
Money always so tight, but children never fight! They end up with used thing under our tree, we just tell them "santa get's hand me downs too!" They just smile, they knew, money was tight, but weren't about to make a fight! They always are such wonderful kids, I wish we could do more.
Thank you for entering my very first contest! I really have enjoyed this, and it's given my kids things to read, they love reading, you see?!!!!
Good luck to you, and thank you again, I'm sry I went on, about me again! LOL
XOXO Merry HO! HO! HO!
and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
XOXO Veronica
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cool poem--kinda brings back some memories of my early childhood. Thanks for taking me back to that odd but entertaining flashback. Keep writing it feeds the soul ever so softly. Peace out!!
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Family! What would we do without them? LOL! Pure enjoyment here, John. Chuckles all the way through! Thanks for sharing such an entertaining delight to set me in the Christmas mood. Love it! Hugs to you, my friend! And, Merry Christmas!--Kel
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Hee hee, we always argue over whether we'll watch the queens monotone speeck or charlie and the chocolate factory - i know which one i'd go for
The poem is really fun and happy - I cant wait for Christmas
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hehe thats very cool hehe i dont really like chrismas gatherings they to noisy you see and i wonder what next year will bring this chrismas i found my family so now i shall see what this will lead hehe
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heh.
i saw that you tend to write with children in mind, and you do it well. made me laugh and picture my OWN family. -
Merry Christmas to you as well!!! ~Melissa
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This poem attempts to show reality at family parties. The food is organised but people tend to do their own thing. Parties rarely turn out right for everyone! Merry Christmas to all of you! May your Christmas day be really happy and wonderful.
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Oh what blissfull day, full of merry and family. Enjoy these good times with all those around you. I like your form and style on this one.
Merry Christmas
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