Florida Christmas Poem
T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the town,
No noses were frozen, nor snow on the ground.
No children in flannels were tucked into bed,
They all wore their shorty pajamas instead.
To find wreaths of holly was not very hard,
For holly trees sprouted in every backyard.
In front of the houses were daddies and moms,
Decorating hibiscus and coconut palms.
The slumbering kiddies were dreaming with glee,
Hoping to find surf boards under the tree.
They all knew that Santa was well on his way,
In a fiberglass boat instead of a sleigh.
He whizzed up the rivers, zoomed up the canals,
Delivering toys to good boys and gals.
The tropical moon gave the cities a glow,
And lit the way for Santa below.
Quite soon he arrived and started to work,
He hadn’t a second to linger or shirk.
He jumped from his boat and gave a wee chuckle,
He was dressed in deck pants, with an ivy league buckle.
There weren’t any chimneys, but that caused no gloom,
For Santa came in through the Florida room.
He stopped at each house but stayed only a minute,
As he emptied his sack of the toys that were in it.
Before he departed he had a long drink,
From the glass of fresh orange juice left by the sink.
He turned with a jerk and jumped into his boat,
Knowing that he still had more toys to tote.
He put it in gear and he opened the gas,
Then up the Peace River he went like a flash!
And I heard him exclaim as he went on his way:
“Merry Christmas, Punta Gorda, I wish I could stay …. Annonymous
This is turning into a yearly repost due to the Christmas festivities that are going on at this time.
I hope you enjoy it again. This was on the radio on Christmas Eve last year.
Punta Gorda is a boating town 5 minutes away from me.
Merry Christmas to all of my loyal followers.
Thank you for having faith in what I do here.
May your hearts be filled with magical splendor of the Holiday Season.
Blessings and many Hugs and Kisses to you !!!
Isadora 😎
December 25, 2017 at 2:38 pm
A wonderful way to celebrate … Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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December 26, 2017 at 4:52 pm
It’s a winner every Christmas eve. I hope you were able to read it on Christmas eve to your family and friends
bringing smiles of wonderful cheer. May your New Year 2018 be filled with good health, laughter and more
LOVE than your heart can hold. Merry Merry to you and yours …. 😎
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December 24, 2017 at 6:22 pm
Just sent your post to my daughter in Florida. Thanks Merry Challenge.
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December 26, 2017 at 4:41 pm
I hope your daughter enjoyed it and possibly read it on Christmas eve. Merry Merry
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December 24, 2017 at 2:37 pm
What an adorable poem! I love it! Merry Christmas Issy! I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful one and a Very Happy New Year!
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December 26, 2017 at 4:49 pm
Thank you, PJ. I hope you were able to read it on Christmas eve and bring smiles to others.
I am truly blessed with an abundance of love and joy. I pray your New Year is filled with wonderful
laughter, good health and more LOVE than your heart can hold.
Issy 😍
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December 26, 2017 at 5:12 pm
Thank you for the New Year wishes and I wish the same for you!
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December 24, 2017 at 1:29 pm
How fun Izzy, works for us in SC too!
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December 26, 2017 at 4:43 pm
I’m pleased you enjoyed it Tina. The first time I read it I knew it would become a yearly read on Christmas eve.
Thank you … Merry Merry 😍
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December 24, 2017 at 7:30 am
Great poem! Raised a Christmas smile 🙂 🙂 The only snow here is from WordPress! Merry Christmas to you and a healthy happy New Year 🙂
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December 26, 2017 at 4:47 pm
I’m happy this poem brought a smile to your face. Christmas is about joy and love. May your days be filled with them both
along with good health and wonderful laughter.
Isadora 😎
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December 26, 2017 at 5:14 pm
Thank you! 🙂 🙂
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December 24, 2017 at 2:15 am
We’re celebrating in shorts in Baja too. Merry Christmas.
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December 26, 2017 at 4:45 pm
Yes …. it is 78 here today, the day after Christmas. I’m really happy about that especially when I hear there’s is a great deal of snow up north.
I’m blessed to be able to enjoy the warmer temperatures. Merry Merry 😍
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