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Mosaic Musings...interactive poetry reviews _ ARCHIVES -> MMHC (Holiday Classic) -> Halls of Montezuma _ Grinch Wannabe

Posted by: Cathy Nov 18 05, 10:26

Grinch Wannabe

A touch of mischief in bright eyes,
a naughty twist besmirches smile;
with copycatting on his mind,
he looks the picture of true guile.

His makeup would turn Snow White green,
but then, he has to do this right.
Excitement eager in his eyes,
he's picked flourescent hues for night.

He rigs himself a deer and sleigh,
I'll turn their songs to childish cries.
The town of Whoville down below
is in for quite a sad surprise.

I'll steal their trees and candles too,
their candy canes and Christmas star,
the name-stitched stockings from their hearth;
those Whozits won't know who they are.

When swooping down the mountainside
his plans go suddenly awry,
he's dumped into a huge snowdrift;
with bruised intent and mischief eyes.

Cathy Bollhoefer
copyright Nov2005

Posted by: Psyche Nov 18 05, 10:44

Hi Cathy ! :sun:

This is a very funny poem, I love it !! Great rhyming, too.

I don't know who Grinch Wannabe is, did you invent him or is he a character from a book? Do tell, I'm an ignoramus... :blush21: I can only think of Scrooge at this moment....

Hugs,
Sylvia :dove:

Posted by: Cathy Nov 18 05, 10:51

Hi Sylvia,

The Grinch comes from Dr Suess: How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
The 'Wannabe' is 'want to be' shortened. lol

I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Cathy < That's him!

Posted by: Cleo_Serapis Nov 18 05, 11:21

Thank you for your Holiday entry! :holly:

Best of luck to you! :dove:

May the 'classic' holiday spirit be shared in your heart throughout the season! :blueorn:

~ Mosaic Musings Staff :knight: :pharoah: :viking: :vic: :troy: :roman: :cali: :tut: :knight:

Posted by: Nefertiti Nov 18 05, 11:23

OH that naughty Grinch! WIll he ever learn? Setting such a bad example that some little imp would emulate him! LOL! Well, I adore the original Grinch (we call Hubster Grinch - and, I must admit, I've been accused of being Cindy Lu Who on more than one occassion! LOL!) but that Jim Carey version - ICK! I was SO disappointed! Ah well, I guess that's the plight of wannabees. They never really can obtain the status of the original! LOL! I"m just glad he got is just desserts! Tee-hee! Great job, Cathy! You show 'em!

Big Hugs,
B.

Posted by: Cathy Nov 18 05, 12:20

Hi Nefertiti!

I never cared much for Jim Carey movies anyway. :Oo:
I prefer the cartoon version any day! lol

I'm glad you enjoyed this version anyway!

Cathy

Posted by: Nefertiti Nov 20 05, 11:44

Have to agree with you there, Cathy! LOL! He never did much for me, either.

Hoping you have a grinchless holiday!

Hugs,
B.

Posted by: Cathy Nov 20 05, 12:48

Thank you Nefertiti!

I hope you have Happy Holidays too!

Cathy :blueorn: :dove: :xmas: :snowman: :reindeer:

Posted by: jgdittier Nov 20 05, 17:07

Dear All,
I hold Dr. Suess in very high regard. You've done him proud.
Great irony in "true guile", fluorescent hues for night!
Cheers, ron jgd

Posted by: Cathy Nov 20 05, 18:21

Thank you Ron! That's quite a compliment and it's greatly appreciated!

Cathy

Posted by: Blank_Canvas Dec 8 05, 12:38

Cathy,
That poor Grinch....Will never catch a break until he gets the spirit of Christmas. ~laugh~ This was soooo cute and funny. Enjoyed it very much. Sorry I am so late commenting , but have been without computer access for a time.
Happy Holidays !
Marcia

Posted by: Cathy Dec 8 05, 15:36

Hi Marcia,

I know how that goes. I'm at a total loss without my pc! lol

Thanks for stopping in to comment, I appreciate it!

Cathy