Hi Everyone, my offering today was influenced by another poem by Gill Reed about an elf! He was tired of snow, I wonder how many of you are?
Santa’s Little Helper was tired of the snow
And being elf sufficient, he found a place to go.
To leave the Pole he thought would be a barr-elf-ul of laughs,
If only he could find himself on someone else’s staff.
In his dreams he saw himself an elf-made millionaire,
The welfiest elf you’ve ever met, with skills beyond compare.
A career in hospitality was his big idea
An empire built on cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
He found a bar in Benidorm and named the place El Fin,
He put a sign beside the door, “We are open, now, come in.
Rest your feet, have a drink and be our special guest,
I personally guarantee, elf service of the best.”
But elves make toys, they don’t mix drinks, elf discipline went to pot
Santa’s little helper, very soon lost the plot.
Elf and safety laws were never on his mind
And very soon his guests took sick – the salmonella kind.
The police arrived, arrested him, for causing an offense
In court the judge declared, “There is no elf defence.
I say it every time,” she said, “punishment must fit the crime.
A life behind bars is what you’ll get, your pour decisions you will regret.”
What a fun poem Faith and it made me giggle....Thank you x.
ReplyDeleteYour card made me laugh too and what a happy elf and love the funny sentiment too x.
Such fun! Both the poem and your card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever poem Faith, made me smile. Love the card too. We had snow on Friday but thankfully it had disappeared by Saturday, I only like snow if I don’t have to go out in it xx
ReplyDeleteLOL - love your card and image thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the cute card and fun poem too! Thanks for the giggles today :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I love the sentiment and that delightful image! Another cute poem!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Chana Malkah
This actually made me laugh out loud Faith!!! fabulous card great poem! lots of huggles Sue x
ReplyDeleteLove the card, Faith, and the wallpaper, and the tree, and the poem! I guess I just love it al. lol
ReplyDeleteLoving your card, Faith, fun and beautifully made.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration that poem.
Your elf card s so cute!! Love the poem, too!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card inspired by this fun poem! Awesome mix of elements to bring this card together. Thanks for joining the fun at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteA fun poem perfectly matched with the fun and beautiful card! I love the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteKisses, my dear friend.
What a fabulous card Faith, I do love your elf he's such fun, super colouring too.
ReplyDeleteThe poem is pure dead brilliant, really made me chuckle, Kate x
Another fabulous Poem Faith and a super card to go with it, such a fun image and sentiment.
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Dear Dear Faith, I have been chuckling at those poems whilst having a catch up here. So enjoyed your history too! And all your cards are delightful. Boy, Pixel Scrapper's mention brought back memories. Although I did try digital, my fingers just could not take all of the learning curve so now I happily do the hybrid digital stuff that helps me and leave the rest to capable hands like you! I had forgotten I'd used Paint Shop Pro since the 1980's! Back when Jasc owned it. After Corel bought it, I became less and less happy and moved to Photoshop Elements which is more than enough for me. XOX
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! Awesome Elf card! And yes, it had to come to the Sisterhood! Thanks for joining us at Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteBoozy elf cards are totally Sisterhood material! So cute!!! Thanks for playing along with us!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chuckle Faith! Love this cautionary tale and the fab card! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteLol! that made me chuckle!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and fun Faith! ;)
ReplyDeletegreat card and poem, faith!
ReplyDeleteGreat fun! Thanks for joining us at The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers, Jo x
ReplyDeletePoor elf - both on your fun card and in the poem!! The sentiment on your card is fabulous! I've not heard that before!
ReplyDeleteWe've got snow here although most melted today due to rain.
Too cute and so fun.. I love the tired little elf.
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