‘Dear Aunty Mildred
We hope this Christmas card finds you well
We’re sorry we haven’t visited this year,
Same as last year, we’re as busy as hell!’
Signed with a flourish, and a dash of the pen.
The subtext was open, but unwritten, not said,
‘We’ll send you this Christmas card
Just in case you’re not dead…’
Tue 13th Dec 2022 01:44
Very cleverly written, and humorous, John! 😂
Thanks Uilleam and Jennifer. Much appreciated. I think I've picked the right week to put out this poem on Writeoutloud. 😂
Unfortunately have sent off one, at least, this year with the same thought! If she isn't the postie will get a tip this year if you put any notes in it.
Thanks Stephen G and Stephen A . Yes we're just considering the same, ironically, considering my poem. How do you check, diplomatically? 😂 Thanks for the like John C
Very funny, John. I'm now having the same thoughts about some on our list......
Very good Rose! I will bear that advice in mind! 💋😀
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 11th Dec 2022 15:12
Couldn't resist adding this adapted for the purpose piece of Scroogesque advice JB-------
A fiver in the card can be worth manyFOLD £'s
in the recipients will!
unless you beat them to them thar Pearly Gates! 😂
Rose 🎄💋 ( batteries OR tongues not included 😈 )
Thanks for the tip, Bethany. Good advice! 😂
Thanks for the comments and likes Flyntland, Keith and Uilleam. A good Christmas card covers up a multitude of neglect, I suppose, but I'm with Keith. The money can do more practical good.👍
Merry Christmas Everyone 😁❤️💯
<Deleted User> (33540)
Sun 11th Dec 2022 13:36
Don't put any money in the card John ' just in case she IS! '
I enjoyed this poem as I am no longer a Card sender, not since postal charges have gone through the roof. I would prefer to give any money spent on cards and stamps to a good charity which helps the homeless at Christmas. We all differ on this subject but I have noticed a decline in card sending over recent years.
Thank you for this
Keith
Sun 11th Dec 2022 11:48
Had a right good laugh at the last line!
It's the thought that counts isn't it!
😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
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John Botterill
Tue 13th Dec 2022 11:50
Thanks Holden. I really appreciate your kind comment 😀