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- Roudolph's Broken Leg -

No one had seen Rudolf for weeks
He was wanted via loudspeakers and flyers
"This is the moment where everything changes", Santa Claus said
Christmas Eve was approaching, there was nothing more to do

It came news from the University Hospital of Northern Norway
Poor Rudolf, lay for three weeks with a broken leg
Swelling and loss of movement - it was just hopeless
The plaster cast was heavy - he couldn't fly home

Rudolf was sent home by air ambulance, in a comfortable bed
On Christmas Eve he sat in the sleigh together with Santa Claus
Even with a broken leg he was able to overcome the obstacle
Rudolf's red nose has become a symbol of Christmas for everyone

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen | Year Posted 2024

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Miranda Hawley Date: 1/17/2025 5:18:00 PM First of all I love the picture that you put with this poem! I love how your poem is in story mode. The air ambulance and sitting with Santa while the presents get delivered! Congratulations! Login to Reply

Karen Jones Date: 1/14/2025 1:47:00 PM Love your creative door! Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 1/14/2025 9:51:00 AM WOW!!! Congratulation on your win. Sorry, I am late. I took a couple of days off. I enjoyed reading your creative/fun ~ write/story. What a great picture. Love this one. Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away.............. Login to Reply

Crystol Woods Date: 1/12/2025 7:14:00 AM Poor Rudolph! Love the photo! Congratulations! Xo Login to Reply

Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/21/2024 1:18:00 AM Shame about Rudolph’s broken leg, glad he made the sleigh ride, sitting at Santa’s side. Loved the Christmas Tizzy… Beryl Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 12/20/2024 7:54:00 AM Anne-Lise, what a great story with beautiful symbolism. Loving it! Compassion rules! Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 12/19/2024 6:22:00 PM Such a happy ending Anne-Lise Rudolph saved the day. Delightful write for the Holidays truly enjoyed to read and I am so glad he made it to delivering the toys for the good girls and boys. God bless you and enjoy Christmas with your caring family... Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/19/2024 12:15:00 PM Ahhh!!! Poor Rudolf. I see he arose to the occasion and Santa will be on time not like packages that need to be delivered via FedX, UPS and the US post office. Thanks for sharing this creative story with us. Sara K Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/18/2024 1:19:00 PM An inventive story about Rudolph this is! Good luck in the contest, Anne-lise Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/19/2024 7:03:00 AM - Thanks for your comment and good luck, Andrea :) - hugs

Jay Narain Date: 12/18/2024 9:49:00 AM Nice Christmas story. Have a Merry Christmas. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/18/2024 11:29:00 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Jay :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/18/2024 9:36:00 AM Poor Rudolph, laid up, but his cute red blinker nose is well-known and needed by Santa! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/18/2024 11:31:00 AM - He will surely recover soon... and be ready to lead his friends :) - Thank you very much for your comment, Kim :) - hugs

Joe Dimino Date: 12/18/2024 7:19:00 AM A keeping it real Christmas story:) True Christmas spirit -- No shortage of sleds and Santa's in Norway I joyfully imagine. Climate a lot like New York where I am originally from. Wishing you and yours, Anne, a blessed Christmas. Lots of cookies and hot chocolate for Santa and His crew upon return. Sign Rudolf's cast adding one of your delightful poems. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/18/2024 11:34:00 AM - I'll have cookies and hot chocolate ready when they arrive, Joe :) - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 12/18/2024 6:10:00 AM Dear Anne-Lise, I loved it! "Even with a broken leg he was able to overcome the obstacle" Rudolf showed the perseverance in the face of adversity. A fun read this morning, Merry Christmas, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/18/2024 11:36:00 AM - So glad you enjoy my humble Christmas poem, Daniel :) - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

John Read Date: 12/18/2024 5:26:00 AM Hi Anne thankfully Rudolph's nose wasn't damaged, sending you my love and best wishes. xx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/18/2024 6:05:00 AM - The nose is completely fine, John :))) - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

Yann Rolland Date: 12/18/2024 4:35:00 AM quite delicious poem, for kids and parents, so imaginative, enjoyed Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/18/2024 6:09:00 AM - Yes, it's a poem for children who still believe in Santa Claus :) - Thank you very much for your comment, Yann :) - hugs

Maria Williams Date: 12/17/2024 8:28:00 PM Priceless Anne-Lise from the Land of Santa, and I wish Rudolph's misfortune brings you a win in the contest. I would also like to Wish you and your family a Merry and Joyful Christmas filled with peace, laughter and most of all the gift of health. Hugs Maria Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/18/2024 6:08:00 AM - Thank you very much for the lovely wishes, Maria :) - I send the same wishes to you :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/17/2024 7:14:00 PM Poor Rudolph, hopefully by next Christmas he'll be fit enough to take his place at the front of the sleigh ho ho ho. Best of luck in the contest Anne-Lise. Tom Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/18/2024 6:06:00 AM - I hope so too, Tom :))) - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs