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Mosaic Musings...interactive poetry reviews _ ARCHIVES -> MMHC (Holiday Classic) -> Halls of Montezuma _ The winner of our 3rd annual MMHC is...

Posted by: Cleo_Serapis Dec 21 06, 12:43

The Winner of our Third annual Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic has been chosen!

Here is what the Sollars family had to say as they chose the winner from the finalists:

A direct quote as follows from Butch aka Charon.....

We have reviewed and decided on a winner. We rated the poems from favorite to least and then assigned them point values – no one knowing what others have selected:

Our selection for third place: A tie – A Wish is Born and Christmas in Kalonwood.

Our selection for second place: A Peaceful Eve
I really loved the rhyming scheme in this one.

And this year’s 2006 winner (which got the most first place votes): Red Christmas by Marcia.
It really made every one of us chuckle.

All entries were very good and we thank everyone for entering. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year.

Peace to all.

The Sollars Family

CONGRATULATIONS to Blank_Canvas aka Marcia for winning our third MMHC! May your holidays be memorable...

~Cleo

CONGRATS TO MARCIA for her winning entry, "Red Christmas" in our third annual Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic!

Red Christmas

Santa walks out to inspect his sleigh;
gives out a bellow and gasp of dismay.
Who was in charge of maintenence here?
This hasn't been serviced in nearly a year !

The seats are all dusty with last year's debris.
The runners are rusty...now that just can't be.
The paint needs a touch-up; must look shiny and new.
Who's been neglectful ? Better not have been you !

The elves are in panic, cuz' this is a shame.
There's going to be trouble, no matter the blame.
All the toys are constructed, built strong and fine;
they're already bagged to be loaded on time.

The reindeer are rested, and rarin' to go.
The holiday will be here in a mere day or so.
A check of the duty list explains who was rotten.
The assignment of sleigh care was left off, forgotten !

The repairs on the sled are made with great speed.
You can accomplish a lot when there is a need.
The elves worked together to get the job done....
The sleigh now looks wonderful; ready to run.

When you see Santa this year on his rounds...
You'll notice his red face to be quite profound !
It is embarrassment that makes him so red.
The duty roster assignment was a function he led !

2006 Marcia

WELL DONE! HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL!