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Bubba and His Christmas Stocking Also, A Wish for You

Bubba and His Christmas Stocking
(Loosely based on “Mama Got Run Over By a Reindeer”)

Bubba called the SWAT Team on Santa
For landing on the rooftops after dark
He spotted him patrolling on his motorbike
Everyone knows how Bubba likes to bark

To Bubba Santa was breaking and entering
The bag of stolen presents proved his point
Never mind he came by flying Reindeer
Bubba quickly got his nose all out of joint

Oh, Bubba called the SWAT Team on Santa
Arrested him and towed away his sleigh
So Santa called his lawyer to post bail
This caused him a serious delay

Santa had to pay the outrageous impound fee
To hook it up he had to bend and stoop
On Christmas when Bubba checked his stocking
He found it was filled with Reindeer poop

Oh, Bubba called the SWAT Team on Santa
For delivering children's presents after dark
Bubba paid for this gross stupidity
And got a Christmas stocking full of Reindeer kark
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A Wish for You

Merry Christmas from Texas
Happy Hanukah too
And I hope Ramadan
Went well for you

For those with no season
May life be good
With health and happiness
And no time to brood

No matter your color,
Belief or your creed
May happiness find you
And fulfill your need

So Merry Christmas from Texas
A Happy New Year too
You have my best wishes
From my family to you



— Rett, Dec 21, 2008

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Debra Bryant

Debra Bryant

17 years 5 months ago

Rett

Very playful images which made me smile while I read! The fourth line doesn't read right for me...what about "Everyone knows how Bubba likes to bark"? Sincerely; Debbie
Rett

Rett

17 years 5 months ago

Thanks Debra

And right you are. Blasted typos always crawling around. * getting bug spray* I'll kill those little buggers yet! I appreciate it Debra, change has been made. Respectfully, Rett: "Each man is good in the sight of the Great Spirit.." (Sitting Bull)
Rett

Rett

17 years 5 months ago

Thanks Deelilah

Glad it brought a laugh to you. I appreciate it. We lost our little small weeny dog today. 3 wild dogs got him in the yard. I killed one, the other two got away. Respectfully, Rett: "Each man is good in the sight of the Great Spirit.." (Sitting Bull)
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 5 months ago

*laughs*

This is ridiculously funny, and good for a much needed laugh!! Well done! ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "Does Rudolph fail the safety inspection if his nose is burnt out? And where does he go? I don't think he'd fit in the bay at the Jiffy Lube." Happy holidays, y'all!
Rett

Rett

17 years 5 months ago

Thank you Jess

I'm glad you got a laugh. That warms the heart. Merry Christmas. Respectfully, Rett: "Each man is good in the sight of the Great Spirit.." (Sitting Bull)
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Nature Mithya

17 years 5 months ago

I really envy the details and imagery ...

.... Wow! I get it now you were the 'Santa' suffering such problems Lol. No wonder you should be angry with bubba at least he should have wagged his tail; but did not. A great imaginative write.
Rett

Rett

17 years 5 months ago

Thank you Nature

Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate it! Respectfully, Rett: "Each man is good in the sight of the Great Spirit.." (Sitting Bull)
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 5 months ago

Rett

This is cute. I enjoyed reading it. I am sorry about your dog, Rett. I know how attached one can get. Sincerely, Linda
Rett

Rett

17 years 5 months ago

Thanks Linda

on both counts. I appreciate it a lot. Respectfully, Rett: "Each man is good in the sight of the Great Spirit.." (Sitting Bull)
Rett

Rett

17 years 5 months ago

Mine was pretty good Janice

Very glad I cheered you up! *S* Respectfully, Rett: "I didn't do it! I'm innocent! Uh, what was the question again mama?" Rett
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JWwildcat2012

17 years 3 months ago

You have a knack for rhyme............

And a hilarious one at that!Every time i search for good stuff,and come across something you posted,i find it.This one had very good rhythm and structure,and it compliments the now classic comedy song Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer perfectly.A fun write,and a wonderful job you did. Who says Texas dont have a good sense of humor? Theyre stupid if they say it! Your friend,in peace, Scott.
Rett

Rett

17 years 3 months ago

Scott, thank you.

Just got back from a trip to Oklahoma with my wife. Had a great time. Glad to see you liked my attempt at humor. Texans have a great sense of humor. A case in point is a standard answer when a Texan is asked to go skiing by someone from the cold states is..."If God had meant for Texans to ski, bullshit would be white!" Thank you sir, I appreciate it. I will be trying to get around to your poetry some more just as soon as I can get caught up from the trip. Respectfully, Rett: "Next time you think you're perfect, walk on water." If government is the answer, it's a stupid question!