Friday, December 7, 2012

IGWRT Words Count with Mama Zen - "Santa"


Santa,

I've always tried
to be less naughty
more nice,

finish prayers
before asleep I fall,

hold my tongue
knowing I'm right.

So before you check
twice your list

please ponder
the above.

It also wouldn't hurt
to consider

you've never had
a rival

and that I'm feeling
quite entrepreneurial.

by Margaret Bednar,  Dec 7, 2012

This is for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads -  Words count with Mama Zen.  The challenge is to write a letter to Santa in 50 words or less.  
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24 comments:

  1. Maude LynnDecember 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Oh, this is marvelous!

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  2. TexWisGirlDecember 7, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    ha ha! a little competition for the man in red!

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  3. Laurie KolpDecember 7, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I always seem to drift off to sleep in middle of prayers. Cute pic, too.

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  4. Kay L. DaviesDecember 7, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    "Quite entrepreneurial"!! I love it. And cuter than the jolly old elf, too.
    K

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  5. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Awww how cuuute =)

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  6. HannahDecember 7, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I like how you employed the reverse order wording in your poem,(not sure what that's called...I knew once), it makes it unique sounding. Fun poem and great picture...such bright eyes!! :)

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  7. SusanDecember 7, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Ha ha! How wonderful for you to have the Christmas spirit alive and well to share in your family. Nicely written in a unique POV.

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  8. Lisa GordonDecember 7, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Margaret, she is absolutely precious, and what beautiful words!
    Wishing you a fantastic weekend.

    P.S. So enjoying your photos on Instagram!!

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  9. PeggyDecember 7, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Very fun and the photo is perfect with it! Happy Holidays.

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  10. KateriDecember 7, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Got a chuckle out of the little twist at the end. :)

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  11. Jennifer WagnerDecember 7, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    What a grin this gave me. Cleverly done Margaret. Genius even.

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  12. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    This made me laugh! It's great to be entrepreneurial!

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  13. MaryDecember 7, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    This made me smile! Yes, to stay awake through prayers is quite a trick.

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  14. Susie ClevengerDecember 7, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Love the photograph. This made me smile..

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  15. J Cosmo NewberyDecember 8, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Good plan! Open Santa to free-enterprise and competition! But be careful, Fed-Ex is waiting in the wings.

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  16. Kerry O'ConnorDecember 8, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Ha! I really love the little twist of wit at the end.

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  17. Amrit SinhaDecember 8, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    A perfect competitor for sure :-)

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  18. RMPDecember 8, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    the end definitely had me laughing. I wonder what santas reply would look like.

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  19. hedgewitchDecember 8, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I definitely think there's room for some free market competition here, Margaret.

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  20. HelenDecember 8, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Yes! Yes! Girl Power!!

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  21. EllaDecember 8, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Well done and I love your wit ;D
    Your daughter looks so cute~

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  22. MarianDecember 8, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    entrepreneurial? yay!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 9, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    What an adorable little Santa lady. Cute poem.

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  24. Ginnie HartDecember 10, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    HA! A little bit of competition never hurts if you're not getting your own way! :D

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