Holiday Greetings

Boats In A Jar
By Dick Mills
(with apologies to Doctor Seuss)

Afar we are.
Afar we are.
We are afar.

Winter far-we-are.
Summer far-we-are.
No mater when,
call us Far-We-Are

Do you like boats in a jar?

I do not like them Far-We-Are,
I do not like boats in a jar.

Would you like them Bahamas bound?
Would you like them in Hobe Sound?

I do not like them Bahamas bound.
I do not like them in Hobe Sound.
I do not like boats in a jar,
so leave me be Far-We-Are.

We sailed in Maine but not in vain.
Would you like them on a plane?

Not on a plane not on a train,
I do not like them fancy or plain.
Not Bahamas bound or in Hobe Sound,
now leave me be you naughty hound.

But if you saw them in Washington,
would you agree they're lots of fun?

I do not like them in Washington.
I do not think they're lots of fun.
I do not like them in the State of Maine.
I do not take them on the train.
Not Bahamas bound,
or in Hobe Sound.
No goats in a car.
No boats in a jar.
I think you're crazy Far-We-Are.

But if you tried in Vero Beach,
then you may like them we do beseech.

Not on the beach.
Not with a peach.
I do not like them in the sun,
not even when in Washington.
I do not like them in the rain,
nor do I buy them when in Maine.
I do not enjoy boats in a jar,
so please be quiet Far-We-Are.

But try them, try them you will see,
they're fun to look at while at sea.

OK, I'll try them while at sea,
I'll try them if you'll let me be.
But don't expect a big gold star,
because I try them Far-We-Are.

Wow! I do so like boats in jar,
I now believe you Far-We-Are.
I'll take one with me Bahamas bound,
I'll buy another when in Hobe Sound.
I'll abstain from pain in the State of Maine.
I'll show them around when on a plane.
I'll kiss a nun in Washington.
I'll line them up and have some fun.
I'll sing their praises in my speech.
I'll give people raises in Vero Beach.
I do so like boats in a jar.
Thank you. Thank you. Far-We-Are

So now you have our Christmas poem.
We hope you have a good year at home.
But if you should see a boat sail by,
then wave your hand and shout out Hi.
Cause it's just Dick and Libby having fun,
sailing north or south to find some sun.
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We wish you a happy holiday, be it Christmas, Hanukkah or Ramadan next August, and a very happy new year.

Dick and Libby