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TWAS THE NIGHT AFTER NEW YEARS
by Charles E Minshall
Twas the night after New Years
When all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring,
Not even a souse.
The adults were nestled
All snug in their beds,
While visions of beverages
Danced in their heads.
Then muttered repeatedly
Again and again,
"No more vodka, no bourbon,
No brandy or gin."
And from out of the darkness
As they turned out the light,
"Happy New Year to all
And to all a good night."
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A parody on Clement C Moores
A Visit From St. Nicholas
Twas The Night Before Christmas. 10/04/2001 Posted on 10/04/2001
Copyright © 2026 Charles E Minshall
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Maureen Glaude on 12/30/03 at 03:15 AM You may be able to imitate Moore, but your own wit in poetry like this is inimitable. Super! I love it. |
| Posted by JD Clay on 01/01/07 at 09:03 AM Don't forget to let the cat out and the dog in, ol boy! Hehe!! Happy New Year, Charlie. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 01/01/07 at 04:19 PM And a happy good year to you, Charlie!! Thanks for this witty ditty. :) |
| Posted by Michelle Angelini on 01/01/07 at 08:48 PM Cleverly done Charlie. Congratulations on POTD! An honor for being the first of the new year.
~Chelle~
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| Posted by Kristine Briese on 01/01/07 at 08:57 PM Brilliant and entertaining as usual. Thank you! |
| Posted by David R Spellman on 01/01/07 at 09:51 PM An excellent and fitting choice for the first POTD of the year! Wishing you all the best for the days ahead - Happy New Year to ya'!!! [;0)~ |
| Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 01/02/07 at 03:30 AM Here's to another year filled with many more Minshallisms! Go Charlie! |
| Posted by Karl Waldbauer on 01/02/07 at 05:47 AM What a charming start to the new year, Charlie. Congratulations on POTD. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 01/02/07 at 07:32 AM Hi Charles,
Just finished readin your new poem, great work. Witty indeed. I also agree with the others. Happy New Year. |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 01/02/07 at 05:27 PM Ear to ear grin. This is the condensed version though. I want to read the full shabang! |
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