Sanity prevails, but Scotland's still sneaking up there

Well, being new to the world of power and corruption, I didn't quite think through the implications of fixing things against my own country - that's not quite how corruption is supposed to work, and seeing as I'm obviously so useless at it, I've decided to straighten up and fly right - one poem equals one point, no matter who or where you are. One fictional mention of International Put your Poem in a shop Month - equals one half point... (there's an opportunity to rack up some more points for the eagle eyed.)

Anyway - Titus has been out again delivering a trio of festive treats... with just the slightest flavour of humbug...
Click over here for the full story and close ups, and lots of pictures of the magical things that find their way to chez Titus.

a classic about the hollow eyed souls of xmas



an uncharacteristic attack on pens



and an unsatisfied little solder here



This means our Convivial Scoreboard - back to straight counting - comes to

Scotland 14
Ireland 20
USA 7.5
England 6 (Terry Wogan notwithstanding)

This is no time for complacency!

Everyone, I really hope you enjoy the holidays, whatever you're up to. Don't forget IPYPIASM is not just for Christmas - so if you're getting out in the sales there should be lots of opportunity for poem sharing...

Take it easy :-)