'Hello Mr. Livingston'' or 'Don't be messing with Santa!'

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse;

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,

I grabbed for my gun to take care of the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,

Tore open the shutters with style and panache.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,

But a gangster in red and eight vicious reindeer.

With clarity of thought, stalking and quick,

I knew this was one bad guy I could possibly nick.

More rapid than eagles my bullets they came,

And he whistled, and shouted, and called me a name;

"Fell, Dasher, Fell, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!

Down, Comet! Down Cupid! Down, Donder and Blitzen!

To the bottom of the porch! To the bottom of the wall!

Eight deers I did shoot! I got one and all!"

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof;

A rage from the gangster like the devil on hoof.

As I drew back my gun , and was turning around,

Down the chimney he came with one single bound.

My body he grabbed and flung like a sack.

Threatening harm to my soul - as a matter of fact.

His eyes -how they raged! His teeth how they gnashed!

His cheeks were bright red. His fist hit and smashed!

In the wink of an eye, he grabbed hold of my head;

Soon gave me to know I had a whole lot to dread.

He spoke not a word, just gave me a smirk.

He called the cops and said "Arrest this jerk!"

And laying his finger aside of his nose

And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team he did whistle,

They magically rose like the down of a thistle.

The cops did explain, ere we drove out of sight,

"You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. If you can't afford an attorney.........

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Hi Blog Buddies,
This is my 2008 Christmas card . I know! Mr. Livingston would be horrified! But you have to admit, it's unfortunately up to date to our times.

Wishing you a wonderful and safe Holiday season. (Leave your guns at home) Take notes of all your adventures. I want to read all the details on your blogs in 2009.

My Punk Santa is 12"x16" Acrylic on un-stretched canvas. I invite you to visit The Red Chair Gallery. Updates coming next month

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