Dear Santa, I’ve a bone to pick,
Perhaps a bone or two…
I saw another Santa Claus…
She says there are a few!
I’d been flopped out, just lazing
On the sofa for the night
When suddenly, I heard a noise
And saw a growing light…
I went off to investigate…
It is my job, of course,
(Though after the deliveries,
I’m getting a bit hoarse…)
I heard it then, angelic hosts…
I thought it a bit odd,
‘Cause, normally on village streets
We don’t hear much from God.
Yet I could hear the angels
Singing of a Silent Night…
And realised the song was coming
From the eldritch light.
Remembering the tale she’d told
Of how wise men had spied
A new star rising, I was scared
And thought I ought to hide.
But no, she puts the leash on then
And opens up the door..
Not carol singing children this time,
No, this time, there’s more…
I’ve seen some things at Christmas time
But this must top the lot…
A whole house driving down the lane’
Complete with chimney pot!
And who is in the chimney pot
There, right before my eyes?
Another bogus Santa Claus!
Do you run a franchise???
But no, she says, it’s something good,
To help the folks in need,
And spread a little Christmas love
Instead of festive greed.
A Christmas Elf came over then
And shook a yellow bin,
Then shared a ‘Merry Christmas’
With the folks who put stuff in.
I thought it was a good idea
And offered them a bone…
They said it wouldn’t travel…
I should keep it for my own.
I thought they might have taken it,
To help a dog or two…
But no, dear Santa, so I still
Have bones to pick with you.
You will look after all the creatures
Out there in the dark?
The ones who scrape a living,
Like the pigeons in the park?
‘Cause I don’t really need a lot,
Just somewhere warm and dry,
A bowl of food and water down
And cuddles, by and by.
So if you’re packing presents up
And find some that are mine
And need to share the love a bit?
Just help yourself, that’s fine.
‘Cause she says that it’s not about
The food or gifts in piles…
She says that it should really be
About the Christmas smiles.
Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
And you know what Ani? She’s right.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Hugs back xxx
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She is right Ani,and this was a beautiful piece thank you.
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Thanks you x
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Ani you are such a wonde4fully selfless pup 😙
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Well, I really don’t need a lot x
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You will always receive much love from all of us here in the blogisphere!!!
(I wonder… if she’s coming to the Bloggers Bash next year, whether she’ll bring you too??) 😉
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She says London is not yet ready for me… 😦
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Oh Ani!!!!
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She says there are too many pigeons… and not enough fields… 😦
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I understand my dear!
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Wish I did 😦
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What a good, thoughtful dog you are 🙂
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🙂 x
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Reblogged this on Anita Dawes & Jaye Marie.
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what a lovely Christmas message, Ani…
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She says its all about sharing…which means she’ll have to share the turkey too 🙂 x
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She is very right Ani. What a kind and lovely thought you had. I hope someone out there is helping the animals at Christmas too. I’ll be snuggling my pups tightly and given lots of love to my sister’s cats. I’ll be leaving some food at the local animal shelters too and maybe even visit the ducks at the park on Christmas morning.
Merry Christmas 🙂 xoxo
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That sounds like a great way to spend the day! Merry Christmas 🙂 xx
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Thanks! How will you be spending your Christmas Day?
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Quietly, I believe, seeing one son and my granddaughter for breakfast and sharing lunch with my other son.
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You are heading in the right direction Ani
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Thanks, Denis x
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Great one Sue.
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Thank you 🙂
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I’m enjoying Ani’s posts so much…thanks Sue. (K)
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Ani, you and your human live in an interesting neighborhood. She is right about the Christmas smiles, including the one of a small dog lounging on the new sofa.
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It is ususally pretty quiet around here (unless a pigeon invades my garden!) but there has been lots of unusual stuff in the village lately 🙂
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Ani sees yet another Santa.
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Another grand poem about a dog who has already become my favourite.
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Ani has a habit or getting under your skin 🙂
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Ani, it’s good to know you take her words to heart. I hope many humans shared the same feelings. Have a lovely Xmas and I’m sure there will be plenty of presents for you.
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I hope so…she does talk sense ( sometimes 😉 ) . Happy Christmas 🙂 xx
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You are a very kind girl, Ani. I am not sure I would be as hood-spirited as you are. I like to keep my stuff for myself!! I like that moving house BTW!!
Love Roxy xxx🐾🐾🐾🐾
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I have lots of bones, Roxy, and I can only eat one at once. She complains when I bury the, Says beds are for people and flowerbeds don’t need digging every two minutes 😉 xx
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😂 hahahaha so cute post Sue feel so nice to read your beautiful post. Great 👍
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Thank you 🙂
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Welcome.
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Magnificently penned especially by a special dog. X
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Ani says thank you, Ellen 😉 x
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Polite too, i am moat impressed 😇
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She is well behaved…in that respect at least 😉
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You’re a great writer, Ani. 🙂
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Aw, thanks, Lynette 😉 x
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You’ve had such a busy month, Ani, sorting out your life and learning so many things this year.
❤ ❤ ❤
So, you like the new sofa? I believe you're hooked, the old all but forgotten.
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It’s been a busy year 😉 The new sofa is fine…but don’t tell her. Wouldn’t want her to think she can get rid of anything else 😉 xxx
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Aw, this was just lovely of you Ani, and nice of you to offer a bone. I imagine too many Santas may confuse some people, but you’re lookin’ good on that new couch. ❤
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Well, I had to adopt the new one, she’d have just felt guilty if not 😉
The whole Santas-plural thing did have me a bit confused, but I think I’ve got it sussed now 😉 xxx
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Just in time for Christmas Ani. Merry Christmas. ❤
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Merry Christmas 🙂 ❤
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Thank you. ❤
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I think Ani is well suited by leather. She has a royal look to her and she obviously as a grasp of noblesse oblige 🙂
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Well, it would be nice if her nobility extended to letting her servant share the sofa 😉
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I would have loved to see that lighted cottage, Ani. I hope you get a chance to get out for a walk to see all the other Christmas lights and even the faux Santas – I always told my kids they were Santa’ representatives. Merry Christmas, Ani!
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She told her pups much the same, she says, ’cause Santa was so busy.
Merry Christmas to you and Angel 🙂 x
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Thanks, Tink 😉 xx
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