Come Christmas Morning.

Woke up on Christmas morning

Checking Santa's done his stuff

There wasn't very much in there

But for me it was enough

Each thing was careful chosen

As something just for me

To make my eyes a sparkle

With genuine childish glee

But that was 80 years ago

Now Santa has to dash

Buy something that you think you'll like

I'll transfer to you the cash.

(Socks? Tie? Gloves? Sex Toy? 😉)

[sassy59]

How times have changed Don. Your list certainly made me smile. Thank you. Xxx💜🥰

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

I was always tempted to say that if they asked what I bought, but I don't think they ever did. 😍😘

[sassy59 in reply to Hidden]

😂👍🤗

[Hidden]

Will Puss be getting Christmas presents then?

Babys presents are all sorted out!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I expected she will get extra treats. I hope she’s not thinking of getting me anything. 😱 What did get Baby?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Baby will get her usual stocking and has a fancy collar for her main present!

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Christmas was all about family and fun, we didn't get a l ok t but what we did get was given and accepted with love. Ioss that. Have a good night and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[Morrison10]

Hi Don you’re so clever with your poems, make us smile, and think of days gone by, Even growing up during war and afterwards, still had pressies. Thank you for cheering me up!

[Hidden in reply to Morrison10]

I’m really glad I can do that Jean. 😀x

[Thepainterswife]

Get yourself a nice blow up doll Don ! But don’t put it in the back of the van like Del Boy did 😂🤣 x

[Hidden in reply to Thepainterswife]

I think I might need a self inflating one. 🙄x

[Thepainterswife in reply to Hidden]

😂🤣 x

[Izb1]

Those were the days, a stocking with nuts and a tangerine and maybe a bit of chocolate was wonderful, happy memories x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

Tangerines were like gold during the 1940s. 😀x

[Dilly2 in reply to Izb1]

Ànyoñe remember those suger mice yuck😜

[Hidden in reply to Dilly2]

Yummy! 😀x

[Izb1 in reply to Dilly2]

I used to like them but not sure I could take all that sugar now x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

It ‘s probably why I’ve needed dentures nearly all my life. 😠

[HungryHufflepuff]

🎅 Santa probably shouldn't ask what you spend your cash on 😁

[Hidden in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Santa shouldn’t be messing about with money or bank transactions, it’s a disgrace.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Hidden]

Next thing you know he'll be using his mobile to make money transfers . 🎅

[madonbrew in reply to Hidden]

😂😂😂

[madonbrew in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

😂😂😂

[peege]

Those were the days. The excitement of the crinkling sound of mum's old laddered stocking at the end of the bed full of surprises. Always a Jaffa orange and an apple in the toe. I still remember the joy of finding a plastic pretend lipstick- it's probably still out there somewhere.

[Patk1 in reply to peege]

Platic glittery high heels 😁

[HollyBoyd]

Great rhyme, Don. We were certainly happy to receive tangerines and nuts with an odd chocolate in our stockings, changed days!! xxx

[Hidden in reply to HollyBoyd]

Someone gave me a chocolate orange for my birthday, I thought they were long gone. (That one certainly is. 😂) xx

[HollyBoyd in reply to Hidden]

I haven't seen a chocolate orange for years, always something to take it's place. Hope you get another one for Christmas xxx😊🎄🐱

[Aingeful]

Naughty Don!😀 I'd love to see my family's faces if I asked for a sex toy!I'm sure you can compromise with something from home!x

[Hidden in reply to Aingeful]

It might do them good to have a little shock now and then. 😉 I can never think of anything when people ask me what I want for 🎅?

[Aingeful in reply to Hidden]

I ask for good malt whiskey, art supplies and the odd ride out to a garden centre. 😄x

[Hidden in reply to Aingeful]

Do the Irish do a good malt whiskey? 🤔x

[Aingeful in reply to Hidden]

Jamesons isn't bad.x

[HighGables]

Yet another smile Don. Brought back memories of nuts and tangerines. Can almost smell them.Jax🐶x🎄

[Spoticus]

Cheeky wink there lol xx

[dunnellon]

The thought of having a possible heart attack after employing a sex toy is like slipping in the shower and realizing they're going to find you naked! Yikes! Thanks for the giggle, Don!😂

[madonbrew]

Oh Don you are so funny! You really make us laugh! 😂

[SORRELHIPPO]

I used to love my Xmas stocking especially the chocolate pennies. The main present was always something I needed (like a winter coat, or new shoes), but well appreciated. Poor Gran used to get one of those selections of smelly bath salts (a cube shape). When she died I found about 10 years worth in her clothes drawers, to make the clothes smell nice.

[Muglow]

Very good once again Don.😂😂💖👍

[MoyB]

Another great one, Don, and very true! xx Moy

[Patk1]

😍😂

[ugotme]

Your poem made me smile. It's so cute and so true.