It Wasn’t Me by Xena and Thankful Thursday

Published on by Xena, Lucy and Chia

First, thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the picture every week!

Xena: I’m very thankful today that Daddy helped my Mommy get some internet connection from the boat, uh, ship they’re still on in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. I’ve been able to catch up a little bit on what’s going on and I’m happy to say Mommy misses me as much as I miss her! Other than that, they danced in the ballroom with good music from a band the first night and had a lot of fun. The second night the boat was on the “high seas” and they tried to dance, but I guess that’s hard when the boat, I mean ship, is rocking. Guess that’s what “Don’t rock the boat” means! Hey, isnt’ that a song?

Anyhow, the third night was a don’t even try to dance night, cause the things called waves and swells were much worse. The good news is they didn’t get sick and were still able to eat as much as they could fit in their tummies. (I could fit a lot in my tummy!) So I’m also thankful that I wasn’t on that rocking boat and maybe getting sick, and that my folks didn’t get sick, too.

They’ve also met some nice people from the UK and Germany and Queens, Ireland and the U.S., too. That was all over meals while they were eating.

So now here’s my poem (thank you, Mommy, for helping me.)

It Wasn’t Me (or The Ghosts Did It) by Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess

Look at this mess! It sure wasn’t me.
I was sound asleep next to the tree.
I only woke when I heard you yell,
“Just look at this mess! What the h…ll!?”

The ghost of Christmas past appeared,
Our friend, the lab, woofed with much fear.
He ripped the wrappings oh so fast
And took our presents to the past.

The ghost of Christmas present came,
My sis Lucy sincerely explained.
It said others needed these more,
Then left to take them to the poor.
Then came the ghost of Christmas to come
Saying we’d need these more in years to come.

My other sis looked at the floor.
From her eyes guilty tears did pour.
I did all this and made up the story.
For all of it, I’m very sorry.

Our Mum sat down and said so sweet,
Come and sit here by my feet.
I love you all! Let’s get the broom
And clean up the living room.
I have only one thing to say…
Where are your gifts I wrapped today?

We looked around and saw nothing,
No toys nor treats, not a single thing.
Perhaps the ghosts really did appear…
We’ll watch for those gifts in a future year!

The End

Lucy and Chia: Hi Mom!! Hi Dad!! We miss you too, and we’re still having a good time with Miss Christy. We’re so thankful that she was able to come be our dog-sitter while you’re gone. And we’re thankful we’re not on a rocking ship on the big ocean, too! Lots of love to you and to all our friends.




22 thoughts on “It Wasn’t Me by Xena and Thankful Thursday”

  3. Thanks, Miss BellaDharma and Miss BellaSita Mum! And Merry Christmas (We didn’t send out any cards or even make any to post this year. Mommy was just too busy…but we loved the card you sent us, so thank you!) XOX Xena, Lucy and Chia

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  4. They didn’t actually cancel it, cause lots of folks just came to listen to the band. But we cancelled us going so we didn’t fall and get hurt! Thank God, neither of us got sea sick!

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  7. Wow, the ship had to cancel the da cing…now that IS memorable.Good thing you didn’t get that seasick trouble. I would have been hanging over a rail after 30 seconds of that kind of thing…

    That was a great poem!

    Enjoy the remainder of your voyage…and hope you get in some more dancing!

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  8. So glad to see your mom got an internet connection. But sorry to hear dancing was out due to big waves. I guess that’s always a possibility on a ship crossing the ocean. I can only imagine how much she misses you!! But that means you’re going to have the BEST homecoming ever when she returns. In the meantime, MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 🩷🎄🐾

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  13. Chaplin: “We totally believe you that ghosts made that mess. Especially if one of the ghosts was named ‘Dennis’ …”
    Lulu: “We’re glad your Mom and Dad are having a good time on the boat, even if they had to skip the dancing one night! Our Dada is looking a little green just even thinking about all those waves though …”

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  20. Standing ovation on this most adorable and fun poem Princess Warrior Xena

    So very happy techie dad was able to hook mom up so that she could send this

    Hugs Cecilia

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  22. WOW! What a fabulous poem you wrote! I bet your Mommy misses you just as much as you miss her but sounds like other than rough seas, she and your Daddy are having a grand time dancing across the sea on the BIG BIG boat! I’m also sure that Miss Christy is enjoying being with you before the holiday……….it’s great you could be HOME and not in a kennel somewhere unfamiliar!!! Sending you “It’s Almost Christmas Hugs” and thank you for playing poetry with us!!

    Hugs, Teddy and Mom (and Angel Sammy too)

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