Comment from evilynne

Exceptional

That's cute and funny, well written. I needed to smile and maybe laugh
right now, and you did the trick. Poor Santa (well, he had it coming). Best of luck in the contest and Merry Christmas! Evi

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023

Evi, I can't thank you enough for your lovely review and awesome comments. You are so sweet and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I appreciate your six stars too so very very much, my dear sweet friend.
Lotsa love and Merry Christmas!! Love, Debi

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

A delightful and very delicious entry. Santa is down in the dumps, elves and reindeer on strike. This was hilarious and so different from other Santa and reindeer stories.
Best wishes,
Mary

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2023

Mary, I can't thank you enough for the lovely review and awesome comments. You are so sweet and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I appreciate you so very very much, my dear sweet friend.
Lotsa love and Merry Christmas Sweetie!! Love, Debi

Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

nicely done. I'd vote for your entry to win the contest. I like the flow, the storyline, and the description of Santa's labor problems both with his reindeer and his elves going on strike.

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023

Awe, thanks Jake. You are so sweet and this was a silly contest, so it was fun to create a little drama between Santa and reindeer and elves.
Thanks again, my dear friend.

Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

A fun poem! And one that even I can follow. lol. I love it. This should do very well in the contest. Your talent is writing poetry is exceptional and this poem brought smile to my Monday morning. thank you for all your well-done posts. Merry Christmas. ann

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023

Ann, I think I am going to save every review you ever gave me and put them in my feel good folder. I have one so when I get down, I can look in it and I instantly feel better. You always have a knack for doing that for me.

Thank you for being such a sweetheart. I appreciate you so very much, my dear friend.

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

I didn't realize that there was such a problem at the North Pole this year. I was unaware that the elves were unionized. I guess I could get used to Christmas in July. At least the people in the southern hemisphere could have a white Christmas.

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023

Hahahahaha! Paul, you do crack me up. I had to come up with something, so how about a Santa with a big head and only thinking about me me me?
Thanks for your fun review, my friend. Good to see you again.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Debi, this is really a funny poem about poor Santa being down in the dumps. But no wonder all the elves and reindeer have gone on strike. But after a heartfelt apology from Santa, everything goes back to normal. All the best of luck with this gem. Ulla xx

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023

Maybe a little silly, but that's what they wanted and I am liking silly these days more than serious. Thanks Ulla, for your fun review and comments. I appreciate them very much, dear friend.

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

You have added quite a bit of joy to the Christmas season with this humorous poem. Who, aside from you, would have thought of Santa being depressed and sitting in an empty sleigh? Each verse is more creative and funnier than the preceding verse. I really enjoyed this poem.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023

If you got any sweeter, Lorraine, I'd mistake you for sugar. LOL. Thank you for all the kindness you always show me. I feel so blessed to have you for a friend. And anytime you want more butterflies or anything for that fact, you let me know. Thanks for all your kind comments for this silly Santa poem. Your kind words meant the world to me. Thanks again, my wonderful EA!
Love ya, Debi

Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

Exceptional

I love this poem this is hilarious. Well put together it has a great flow and rhyme scheme. This is one of myfavorite verses. Nobody cares that all the toys
Are made by elves for girls and boys
They say he works them like a dog
While Santa's just a glory hog. Good luck in the contest.

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023

Joanne, you are spoiling me with your lovely review and awesome comments. You are so sweet and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I appreciate you so very very much, my dear sweet friend.
Lotsa love and Merry Christmas Sweetie!! Love, Debi

reply by Joanne Gill-Maddick on 13-Dec-2023

Merry Christmas to you too Debi ❤️

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

Dang it, say it ain't so! What has happened at the North Pole? It sounds like a bunch of politicians showed up and said, "Hi, we are from the government and are here to help." Help like this we don't need. Very creative and fun, good luck in the contest. Terry.

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023

Yes, it does seem to have gotten a bit political. But union isn't so bad, as long as it creates a more equal work opportunity.

However, it is only for this poem. We all know that the real Santa treated the elves with much compassion, as I read in your book recently.

Thanks for the fun and kind review and comments.

reply by Terry Broxson on 10-Dec-2023

LOL! I got to keep an eye out for mystery writers.

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

This is a great contest entry.
It had me smiling and chucking from start to finish with all those problems at the North Pole.
Well, there's only a few weeks remaining to right the ship.
Good luck, Santa...

Great poem/story...
John

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023

Thanks so much, John. As always you are so kind, my friend!

reply by jmdg1954 on 10-Dec-2023

😊😊🤩