Christmas Eve Mystery

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Christmas Eve Mystery


The sun had set, and it was Christmas Eve.
Dear Santa finished up and packed the sleigh;
made sure his Reindeer were geared up to go
before they'd have some time outside to play.

Now it was time to go to North Pole Park,
for there they'd snack on greens below the snow,
and run and prance to loosen up their legs
for galloping through space 'neath moonlit glow.

There, Santa rested on his favored bench;
'tween nodding, saw them romping everywhere.
However, Rudolph proudly stood on guard
beside him watching with protective care.

But soon enough, except for one, they'd fled;
whichever way they looked, none to be found!
Rudolph and Santa surely seemed upset...
yelled out each name in hopes they'd come around.

Before long, darkness fell upon the park.
Did Santa's deer come back to join the team?
Yes...every precious gift arrived on time.
'Twas only Santa's 'forty winks' bad dream!


December 10, 2018

For the Contest, "The Park Bench At Christmas", 
sponsored by Sara Kendrick, based on Picture #3

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 12/17/2018 8:43:00 AM
I enjoyed the surprise and humor within your winning lines. Congrats on your winning work. At least Santa awoke in time to deliver all the presents without any delay. Your work had good flow, rhythm and rhyme. It was well thought out and a great way to deliver the theme. I hope this is a blessed Christmas for you and your family. Sara
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Date: 12/26/2018 8:01:00 PM
Thank you for the great, inspiring contest, Sara, and for my nice placement. I enjoyed writing for your contest. I hope you had a joyous and blessed Christmas. Hugs, Sandra
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