About the Poem

Santa Claus is reaching the end of his working life and facing an enforced retirement. But who will take his place?

Rating

Quite rude

Rhyming poem

4 lines

KS3

Patrick Winstanley

You've put on weight
Your diet's awful
Mince pies, sherry
Bowls of trifle

If you try one
More chimney stack
You're sure to have
A heart attack

So Mr Claus
You must retire
Relax, feet up
Beside the fire

And let the dads
Deliver toys
They've wanted to
Since they were boys