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17.12.2024

Anne-Lise Andresen
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Christmas Tizzy 12 lines or less Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley

2nd place in the contest

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

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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!

Karen Jones

Date: 1/14/2025 1:47:00 PM

Love your creative door! Congratulations on your win!

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..............

Crystol Woods

Date: 1/12/2025 7:14:00 AM

Poor Rudolph! Love the photo! Congratulations! Xo

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

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/20/2024 7:54:00 AM

Anne-Lise, what a great story with beautiful symbolism. Loving it! Compassion rules!

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...

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/18/2024 1:19:00 PM

An inventive story about Rudolph this is! Good luck in the contest, Anne-lise

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/18/2024 6:06:00 AM

- I hope so too, Tom :))) - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs