Silly Pickle

I much prefer New Year

Silly Pickle

 

I am a silly pickle

I forgot to laugh or giggle

When the Christmas tree exploded

Just like that

All the presents they were smoking

As my mum and dad sat joking

And the fairy slowly melted on the mat

 

 

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I'm a New Year person as well Neville. As soon as I read "just like that", I had this wonderful image of Tommy Cooper, complete with his toothy grin and red fez. Mind you if that happened to me as a kid, I'd be finding it a bit difficult to see the funny side of it even though mum and dad were laughing. Poor plastic fairy. Entertaining read Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

I thought a change of tack was maybe called for on the run up to Xmas... thanks our Chris :)

[Chris Shaw]

I think I've only ever written one Christmas poem, and that was eight years ago and I don't believe I backed it up, so it's probably gone forever :)

[Neville]

now that would be a shame.. just got back from Burnham on Sea, bought a big bag of winkles and gonna see if they taste like they did when I was a kid x

[Chris Shaw]

Are they still in their shells? We used to have them for Sunday tea. My Nan would give us bread and butter with them. The best bit was using a needle to dig them out :))

[Neville]

yes of course.. is there really any other way.. such a long time.. do I add any vinegar, maybe..

[Chris Shaw]

Oh yes you must add vinegar

[Neville]

cheers, will do..

[Chris Shaw]

They will probably taste a bit gritty, a few grains of sand maybe :)

[Neville]

will let ya know :)

[Chris Shaw]

:))....................

[barleygirl]

I love this nonsensical celebration of non-celebratory holiday-time! Now I can use this excuse as the reason why I've never had a Christmas tree in my adult life. Gawd knows something explosive would surely happen & then I'd probably blame a furry friend for misplaced gnawing, etc. It's too complicated, so I'll keep it simple this time of year with just the tickle of a silly pickle (((NUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

thank you Margie now I'm all nugged up just in time for Crimble x

[Gee]

I used to love new year but ever since the rug rat arrived 18 years ago it's been Christmas day, boxing day that I've enjoyed more. Used to fetch her from her room on Christmas morning, taking her first outside to make sure Santa had eaten his Christmas pie and quaffed his beer and that the reindeer had scoffed their carrotts. Then used to watch as her little face light up opening presents.....miss that so much.
Anyway, enjoyed ya wee poem.
Hope your having a good Saturday.

[Neville]

I have so many similar fond memories... both mine are staying over this year so am gonna be made up.. no point in me trying to fit in me old Santa suit tho.. Saturday is fine mate thanks.. and thanks for checking in too :)

[Lyn Anderson]

I never saw the humour in Christmas Vacation either. :)

[Neville]

I always seemed to be working... maybe that's why I prefer New Year... Seasons Best to you and yours my friend and I sincerely hope next year brings you nowt but good things...

[Cherrie Palmer]

I like your change in cadence. It controls the readers pace. Not to mention the title brilliant choice for you holiday disaster.
There is a point in life where almost every memory is treasured.

[Neville]

bless you my dear friend.. most kind.. and yes, I have reached that point myself & true x

[Cherrie Palmer]

One of my favorite memories is when I was 14 and brother 21 and his friend moved back home after he got divorced. My dad's (a WWII Marine, not given to humor) truck broke down. He split is pants trying to fix it. Then had to walk home on a hot day. So when he made it home we all gathered around the table to eat. The family filled their plates silently. All but Jeff, my brothers best friend who began quizzing Dad about his day. Being a full blooded Irishmen we held on to the table as we waited for the explosion.
Dad didn't answer, my mother trying to avert Jeff's topic kicked Jeff under the table. Jeff yelled ouch, Linda ya kicked me. So Bill how was your day.
Well my brother busted out in a full belly laugh.
My Dad coolly said you my be excused.
So Doug went to the bathroom and started laughing. I could not contain my laughter, and squeaked out my I be excused. Once I entered the bathroom where my brother was hiding we both broke out in uncontrollable laughter complete with tears.
To this day we laugh about that night.

[Neville]

how bloomin wonderful.. that memory is sure gonna stay with you forever Cherrie and I'm truly honoured that you shared it with me here N x

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Neville... I am always in a pickle... I had a beautiful seasonal snowy Musical Globe with a Reindeer inside. My daughters little Shitzu doggie jumped on the Table and knocked the Globe over... all the fluid inside the Globe spilled out and little Annie dog walked over the Fluid... I had to wash her Paws. We were Doggie sitting and my daughter was None the wiser. Tragedies happen during the Holidays.
fondly, Pat

[Neville]

I know exactly what ya mean Pat,, no need to explain.. thanks for checking in... go well and Seasons Greetings to You & Yours.... N x

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha reminds me so much of one of my favorite Christmas movies ...https://youtu.be/NBTTipJX-h4
i guess a Happy New Year is in order then eh!? ;)
Happy New Year Nev
E.

[Neville]

Ah' the Grizwolds...bless ya Gene.. yes indeed and a fun and love filled festive season to you and yours.. peace and all good things too of course.. N

[Einstein Noodle]

i get the honor of hanging the "pickle" each year .. which is an honor for sure but it eliminates me from "finding " it and getting that extra present ... i think Norma is pretty clever to have worked that out all these years ;)

[Neville]

Ha... same here :)

[Papaya]

Christmas is for kids. I'm not religious and don't need presents but I enjoy making it special for the kids in the family. Even though inside there's a shadow over my heart...

[Neville]

I kind of agree with you Ana.. I much prefer New Year when my own heart feels older but lighter... Have as good one tho as ya possibly can N x

[Papaya]

You have a good one too :)

[Neville]

you bet'cha x

[Papaya]

you almost sound American when you talk like that

[Neville]

cor blimey missus do you reckon, my word.. how absolutely splendid.. N :)

[Papaya]

Lol. : )

[Neville]

indeed..... :)

[Lorry]

Well okay Neville, you got me to read a Chr*****s write with your tagline, and im glad I did. Your "just like that", reminded me of Tommy Cooper, which reminded me of my dad laughing himself into a coughing fit at him, and how he would tell me, when he saw my puzzled look "you think its easy to play piano that bad? I never figured out what he meant until after he died, but it did make me a fan.
And I also prefer new year. Come to think of it, I like root canal work more than xmas. :)

[Neville]

good old TC & I dont mean Top Cat either.. my Dad said very much the same thing about him too.. now how weird is that.. I also agree that it took years to discover the genius of Tommy and I am a devotee...Bless ya squire, I know it was a hard thing to do reading this but a little charity at this time of year aint gonna kill ya.. Seasons Greetings sir :)

[Mrudula Rani]

Your mom and dad were wonderful. They taught you that there is humor even in life's little mishaps! It is No wonder you have such a wonderful disposition and kindly out look on life. Your Christmas poem is absolutely lovely, Neville.

[Neville]

they had to try long and hard tho M.. I was a slow learner in that respect.. bless ya for touching base with me here and please accept my sincere Seasons Best Wishes to you and yours... N x

[Mrudula Rani]

You must have been extremely thoughtful and cautious sometimes we take that as slow! Wishing you and yours a beautiful Christmas and a brilliant New Year. Tudo de bom ( all the best).

[Neville]

..... :) Nx

[Onlyme]

Oh my, Neville, this is funny. Sadly not for some poor soul whos tree actually did go out. And the firemen came and put it out. As some buy cheap lights that are faulty and crap.

[Neville]

am glad you found this funny Dawn, I kinda chuckled when the idea first came to me.. you also make a good point about the risks associated with unsafe Christmas lights, inflammable trees and decorations and the like... here's wishing you and yours a happy and safe Christmas x

[Onlyme]

Like wise to you and yours Neville. Safe and happy Christmas. xx

[Neville]

......:) x