Sitting in the library
searching for a new Christmas tale
pulled out a book
now on the trail
Once upon a time
a long time ago
a sinister alligator in the morass
planned not to let Santa go
Arranging a trap
filled with peppermint and rum
he awaited Santa’s visit
ready to run
Between the trees
Santa did land
dropping a chicken carcass
the alligators favorite brand
Distracted drinking rum
while chewing on a peppermint stick
Santa did not notice
the alligator had planned a trick
The alligator struck
rising up into the night
barely missing Santa
giving him a fright
Calling to the reindeer
the sleigh came into sight
with the crinkle of his nose
Santa rose into the night
The alligator retreated
furious that he had missed
grabbing the chicken carcass
slinking into the watery abyss
Happy Christmas to all
and to all a good night
A tipsy Santa is driving
and all in the world is right
copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce
Piper's Adventures 
Ha, ha, what a funny story with nice rimes! 🙂
Thank you. Happy Holidays!
A new Santa story, with a distinctive Southern touch; nice.
Thank you. This new Santa story was fun to write. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
And still the gator made out (like a bandit),
almost as it that’s the way he planned it.
When Santa dips down into the bayou,
rest assured, he only plans on passing through,
as his sleigh circles around the planet.
Loved this. You are right. Yes the gator did make out like a bandit and enjoyed every minute of. Santa may ship his gifts to the bayou next year. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
Nice one Michael……
‘a tipsy Santa’–good one, Debbie!
Thank you. Yes, Santa enjoyed his treat. Have a wonderful day!
“and all in the world is right” sadly the world is far from right……
I agree. The world is far from right but I do believe that there is hope. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!