So, it's Christmas Eve and I decided to write you a poemβpartly because I'm super busy planning for my son's first birthday and Christmas at the same time, and partly because I thought it would be something quick and fresh for you to read during the holiday. And, I haven't written a poem since…well…a very long time ago, and I thought it would be fun.
It was. Enjoy!
An SPI Christmas Poem
Thank you for your support and your generosity,
Your comments, your retweets and your reciprocity.
This blog, my podcast and my Facebook page too,
Has the best community around and it's all because of you.
This past year was too good to be true,
A #1 Podcast, my eBook and the Niche Site Duel.
Record traffic, rankings and subscribership,
Tons of great interviews and a Las Vegas Trip.
The drive to succeed is what keeps me going,
It's what keeps my content constantly flowing.
And don't think that only I can do it,
I'm not special, you just have to work your way through it.
I have one thing left to say on this Christmas Eve,
One more toast to you before I leave,
Here's to your success, your happiness and health,
May you crush it next year and bring in the wealth.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone! Cheers!
Arthur says
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the web, people were still surfing, not ready for bed. They stumbled upon your site SPI, where all content was great and nothing was dry ….
Ok, that’s the extent of my poetry … Merry Christmas to you and your family Pat, all the best in the near year!!
Kylie Doak says
Hi Pat
I found your blog a few weeks ago and have thoroughly enjoyed what I’ve read and seen so far. π
I love your Christmas poem – you’ve done a great job! I love to write poems and do so on a regular basis.
“Happy Birthday” to your son – doesn’t that first 12 months just fly by! My kids are 12, 8 and 6 already – I have no idea where the years go!
“Happy New Year” to you and yours, and I’ll be back here at your site in the next day or two. π
~ Kylie ~
Kylie Doak says
Great little poem there too, Arthur!
Samuel says
Cool poem Pat! Sums up the year you have been having. Hope it’s even bigger and better next year! Happy Holidays to you and the family.
Hector Cuevas says
Awesome poem Pat.. thanks for all you do bro
Wish you a merry x-mas
talk soon
Jay says
Well it put a smile on my face Pat!
Well done with your achievements your achievements this year, here’s to bigger and better things in the year to come!
Onibalusi Bamidele says
Aha! Awesome poem based on facts, Pat,
Your blog is really helpful and this poem is great. Happy birthday to Keoni too!
Dean Saliba says
Nice poem Pat. Hope you and the family are having a nice Christmas. π
Steve Roy says
Pat,
Thanks for everything you’ve done for your readers this year. Have a great Christmas!
Tim @ Faith and Finance says
Merry Christmas Pat! Hope your family is blessed this year and next!
Paul says
Awesome Pat! Thanks for the high integrity and authenticity. Merry Christmas!
Jared Dees says
Merry Christmas to you as well, Pat! Thanks for the many gifts you have given us this year!
Shae Bynes says
Nicely done, Pat! Merry Christmas to you and your family (happy birthday to your adorable son) and thanks for all that you do!
Munna says
WOW, nice poem Pat, Happy Christmas to you.
Jason Young says
You’re like Shakespeare buddy! nice poem and enjoy your holidays
Rubes says
Great poem Pat. You’ve been a blessing to me and I’m sure others feel the same. I pray the new year bring many more blessings for you, and the SPI community. May God bless you and your family. Happy Birthday Keoni!!!
samuel says
Awesome poem. haha. Nice one Pat! Wishing you merry Christmas and happy new year in advance!
Happy birthday to your kid..Wishing him long life and prosperity! Have fun π
Karen says
Hi Pat,
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
All the best for 2011,
Karen
Christina Crowe says
Aww, Pat. You didn’t have to! Beautiful poem – thanks!
And tell your son that Christina says happy birthday! Hope you have a wonderful year ahead, and thanks so much for everything you’ve done for all of us.
Oh – one more thing. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Christina
Joseph says
Great Poem. I wish you the best in 2011 and I really enjoy watching your blog/business grow and all of the great information that you provide, keep it coming and the people will come π I posted my goals on my blog, I think that making them public really helps keep you accountable. http://www.josephbothwell.com/2010/12/11/goals-for-2011/
KimP says
What a sweet and genuine poem Pat. Tell April and Keoni Merry Christmas, and a happy 1st birthday to Keoni! Thanks Pat for all of your help this year, and I’m looking forward to the end of the year income report!
Fernando says
Oh no, you didn’t!
This rocks man!
Lydia says
Merry Christmas, Pat.
Thank you for all that you do.
Dhvanesh says
Merry Christmas, Pat.
Enjoy holidays!!!
Gijs Molsbergen says
Hey Pat,
Thanks for your poem, what an original rhyme
To you and your family, I hope you’ll be fine
During Christmas time and two thousand eleven
May the year be as good as life up in heaven :p
A late happy birthday for your son, one year old!
A warm feeling, while Holland is freezing cold.
I hope your blogs keep to be as cool and motivating
For those writings are always worth while the waiting
After this Christmas, during the new year, I might just start
An English blog that’s not too passive and not too smart
Till that time I’ll follow you throughout Facebook and so on
hoping to have as much as fun, reading Smart Passive Income
Have a great Christmas Pat,
Cheers!
Gijs Molsbergen
Kylie Doak says
Hi Gijs
What an awesome poem you’ve done too! π
~ Kylie ~
chuck says
dam you should be a rapper pat.. good job, and mery xmas
Farnoosh says
A very nice poem, Pat but mainly I love the message and am so glad to be learning from you. Your genuine sincerity shows through all your words and messages and I have no doubt it has contributed greatly to your wonderful success – a lesson for all of us no doubt. Here’s to success of all The Passive Income blog community! And Merry Xmas to you too, Pat!
Philip geneman says
thanks, pat great poem. Marry Christmas to all and Happy birthday to your sun.
twentysomethingmoney says
Merry Christmas — hope you have a good one!
Stuart says
Merry Christmas Pat, thanks for the awesome poem π
Brandon says
Merry Christmas Pat, hope you and the family had a lovely day.
prism says
Very very nice blog, I just came upon googling and have been here since more than an hour! I heartily appreciate your helpful nature and I like the sentence from your profile: “I consider myself the luckiest person on Earth.” π Sure you are; May God bless you in everything and merry Christmas from Pakistan π
A~
Ronnie Rajaratnam says
4. Hi, I followed your blog and it is very useful in my part because I’ve learned so many things from you. Really, you taught me nearly every thing and that i occasionally attempt them.
Brett says
Cute poem, Pat! Looking forward to 2011 too!
Kirsten says
It’s not often that you’ll find a poem with hyperlinks – nice!!! π Have a fabulous 2011 to you and your family, Pat! Thanks for everything that you put out there – I’m looking forward to following you in the new year!
Elwaly says
Well done.
Happy hollidays to all of you!
John Holbrook says
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Pat!
Lynn C. says
Thanks Pat.
One thing great about this year is to stumble upon your blog and learn tons of new things from you. Look forward to next year for more new ideas and tips from you.
Have a great holiday and Happy New Year to you and your family!
P.S. Happy Birthday to your son! It’s must be very exciting to celebrate first birthday. It’s a major event in our culture.
Bill Sterling says
Pat, great poem. You’ve helped me alot with my blogging this year. Thanks. Great family photo.
Bill Sterling