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Last Year's Christmas

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38 total reviews 
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

When I first read this, I did a little head-scratching about how anyone could afford such lavish gifts.
But then, in the end, it was because he was a porch pirate.
This was a clever, creative, and well-versed poem.
I wish you well in the contest for this brilliant entry.
Best regards,
Mary

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much for the great review and big sixer, Mary. I dearly appreciate the gracious rating and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked this silly piece. Have yourself a wonderful Christmas and a great upcoming new year. Thank you again, Mary.

    :)

    Ron
reply by Mary Vigasin on 18-Dec-2022
    Your welcome.
    Merry Christmas and best wishes for a joyous New Year.
    Mary
Comment from GWHARGIS
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Oh, you devil. Lol. I was thinking you had won the lottery. Never suspected a thief. This was so warm and cozy in the first part. I could envision each gift. Then I could see someone hitting an unattended Fed ex truck. Great poem. Good luck in the contest. Gretchen

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Lol. He wasn't actually hitting their trucks. He was taking the boxes off of the porches after they delivered it. That's what they call a porch pirate, someone who steals off of porches. Thank you so much for the giant sixer and good luck wishes, Gretchen. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.

    Ron
Comment from evilynne
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Porch pirate, eh? As you can tell, I read to the end and am giggling. That is well written, great rhyming. Best of luck in the contest. Evi

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much for making it through this long piece and for the giant sixer, Evi. I really appreciate the gracious rating and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked this silliness.

    :)

    Ron
Comment from cat frenette
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

What a wonderful poem dragonskulls!
I was skipping merrily along reading your peom, enjoying the rhyming and the meter structure, feeling the generosity and warmth of the season.
It was like sitting by a warm fire wearing warm jammies and fuzzy socks, and sipping a hot chocolate, when WHAM! Porch Pirate!
I had to laugh thinking of the innocent faces of the author's relatives as they marvel at his heartfelt largesse.
Well written! Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Lol. Like a warm fire and fuzzy socks, huh? Haha. That's what I was going for. Thank you so much for the fantastic review and big sixer, Cat Frenette. I'm glad you had a chuckle at this silly piece. That's what I was going for as well. Have yourself a great Christmas and thank you again.

    :)

    Ron
Comment from Terry Broxson
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

LOL, what evil lurks in the hearts of men...the Shadow knows. What a creative mind you have. This is a well-written poem. The ending is so twisted and yet so funny it earns a six. Good luck in the contest. Terry.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Thank you for the great review and the big sixer, Terry. Yeah, I love throwing twist endings in a lot of my stuff. Lol. I keep my fingers crossed for how many people actually find it humorous or not. Haha. I really appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes, friend. I'm glad you liked this silly piece. Thank you again.

    Ron
Comment from Begin Again
Excellent
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You filled the reader with wonder and awe as she read of all the marvelous gifts you generously bestowed upon your family, but then crushed my spirit with the Porch Poacher.... the season most definitely lost it's sparkle. You did a fantastic job of leading us to the pinnacle of the season, only to drop us off the cliff.

Well done... but I do pray that Porch Poachers get the punishment they deserve.

Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Thank you for the great review, Carol. Yeah, I hope they get what they deserve too. It's sad people actually do this to other people.

    You know me, I usually drop reader's off cliffs often on here. Lol. Thank you so much for the great review and gracious stars, Carol. I was just goofing around, as usual. Sorry for crushing your spirits. I hope you have yourself a wonderful Christmas and new year. Thank you again.

    :)

    Ron
Comment from Pam (respa)
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

-Very nice image and presentation, Ron.
-A well written poem with effective imagery and rhyme.
-It flows well from line to line and verse to verse.
-You do a good job sharing about each member of the family.
-It sounds like each relative did very well, courtesy of Amazon and you,
the neighborhood "Porch Pirate!"
-A nice twist on gift giving at Christmas.
-Have a wonderful holiday season, and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much for the fantastic review and giant sixer, Pam. I'm glad you liked my silly twist at the end. I couldn't resist. Lol. I dearly appreciate the gracious stars and good luck wishes. Have yourself a wonderful Christmas as well. Thank you again.

    :)

    Ron
reply by Pam (respa) on 19-Dec-2022
    You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Ron. It is a really good poem. Thank you for the Christmas wishes. The same are returned to you.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Excellent
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Well, If I had a chance, I would have plugged your subject's arse with double-odd shotgun pellets. Porch pirates are disreputable ogres of misery, stealing the joy intended to be given to a friend, a family member or lover. Still, the story until the end was mesmerizingly enjoyable and had me wondering where you got all that money?

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Lol. Yes, that's about what they'd get at more doorstep as well. It's sad people stoop that low. I just had to poke fun at it though. Lol. Thank you for the great review and stars, Tom. I appreciate it, friend.

    Ron
Comment from LyndaS
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Excellent rhymes, great meter and a cute little story. Lucky that everything you stole found it's home with somebody in your family. You're more generous than I would be. I'd keep it all, especially the PlayStation 5.

Nice job, Mr. Skulls.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Haha. Yep, a few thing would stay at my house too. Haha. Thank you so much for the great review and huge sixer, Lynda. I was just in one of those moods again.Lol. I'm glad you liked this silliness. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and new year. Thank you again.

    :)

    Ron
reply by LyndaS on 19-Dec-2022
    You are most welcome. It was a great idea. lol Have a great Christmas!
Comment from Chrissy710
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Ha Ha Ron well done all sounded so wonderful and had a worthy great ending. I wonder how many Porch poachers are out there a fun poem good luck in the contest
Cheers Chris

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
    Oh, I'm sure there's a few of them out there. I love watching YouTube vids showing how the porch poachers get screwed over. It's a riot. Thank you so much for the great review and good luck wishes, Chris. I'm glad you liked this silliness.

    :)

    Ron