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Dragging the Deer Out of Bed

Santa’s reindeer held a pre-Christmas party
they all had such fun on their special day 
their Xmas dinner was so big and hearty
they were too tired to pull Santa’s sleigh

Rudolph had been drinking the sherry
(it’s no wonder his nose is bright red)
Other reindeer described him as merry
and he would not get out of his bed

Santa Claus was extremely unhappy
When his elves dragged Rudolph out of bed
He was sorry, Santa didn’t get snappy
But this is what Santa Claus said ...

‘You’ve all over indulged at your dinner
let’s hold your party much later next year
You’ve got a year to lose weight and get thinner
Now let’s get busy and bring Christmas cheer’

Poor Rudolph drank gallons of water
he got sober and Santa's really happy
They delivered the gifts as they ought’a
but when rain fell it was Rudolph's wee-wee!

Christmas Cheer Poetry Contest

12/4/18

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Pat Adams December 6, 2018 at 8:25 AM You had me at the title! Really funny Jan! The ending didn't rhyme and cracked me up even more! Well done my friend!!.............pat...Ps wish I would of thought of the red nose! Very funny!! Jan Allison December 6, 2018 at 8:32 AM The red nose line is my favourite lol. I toyed with having Rudolph in a nappy but wee wee was close enough .. the grits would understand nappy but you call them diapers and I'm not good enough to rhyme that lol:-) hugs Jan xx btw the title was invented by Kim, I take no credit for that gem:-) xx

Lindsay Laurie December 5, 2018 at 7:47 PM Golden showers and yellow snow - beware. I hope Rudolph don't end up with a black eye to go with his red nose - thank you Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison December 6, 2018 at 2:06 AM lol Lindsay, yes too much booze can cause lots of issues:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich December 5, 2018 at 5:01 PM Cute ending, Jan!! ought'a and water. Another British thing hahaha. Would love to hear you talking in your British style one day! Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 5:49 PM A little poetic licence there Andrea lol:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith December 5, 2018 at 2:02 PM Well this brightened up a dismal day Jan, So funny. :) Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 3:10 PM So glad you enjoyed the poem Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus December 5, 2018 at 12:05 PM Lovely and entertaining, Jan:) Poor Rudolph...and those who experienced his sobering results! Santa should have known better than to give a party before the job had been done! Hugs // paul Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 3:09 PM I had such fun writing the poem Paul I never know where my muse will take me - i wrote this and the fir tree poems when I was sitting supervising mock exams and had to do something to keep my brain active:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France December 5, 2018 at 10:36 AM Jan, oh what a delightful write for the contest, truly it captured the Christmas cheer perfectly, well done and a winner to me ~ Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 3:08 PM Thanks so much Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane December 5, 2018 at 8:41 AM Written in your usual funny lady manner and kinda rivals "Grandma got run over by a reindeer." Which would be worse, being run over by one or being peed on by one? Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 10:20 AM I don't know the song so I guess warm yellow rain would be worse for me lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Bobby May December 5, 2018 at 6:26 AM Very good and funny Jan, will you write a sequel next year about the deer? Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 6:34 AM I'll see if the muse is willing lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior December 5, 2018 at 5:49 AM A wee-wee of Christmas cheer...lovely fun write as per usual my weather forecasting friend...love & light...^WW^ Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 6:33 AM Thanks so much ^WW^ hugs Jan xx

Edlynn Nau December 4, 2018 at 9:58 PM Ha ha! See you’re up to such fun! Just what we need as readers at times! Besting is in the mood. Good job! Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 3:28 AM Thanks Edlynn I do my best to make folk smile with my silly poems:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood December 4, 2018 at 7:37 PM It’s a weird weird world... no sooner do I submit a cosmic golden showers poem than I stumble (er, slip?) upon this gem from yourself. Hmm... seems to be a lot of wee-Ing going on around here... oh... gotta go PS.. love it Jan Allison December 4, 2018 at 7:39 PM LOL Thanks Terry:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire December 4, 2018 at 4:30 PM Hilarious, Jan! I love it. Haven't even seen this contest yet, but who can help but laugh at your entry. Cheers to you, my friend. Hugs, Carolyn Jan Allison December 4, 2018 at 4:39 PM Thanks Carolyn I had such fun writing the poem my favourite line is about Rudolph's red nose - it even makes me laugh lol:-) hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman December 4, 2018 at 4:27 PM Reminds me of your classic, limericks Jan, Awesome flow and rhyme ever so rhythmic. and the end it just had to be,,loved it all the way.. Jan Allison December 4, 2018 at 4:38 PM I try to keep away from the limerick form and write in rhyme when I can but I just had such fun with this poem i hope Kim likes it:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta December 4, 2018 at 4:10 PM Trust Jan to introduce, "Golden Showers" to Christmas; what is next for the reindeer, "Blowfart Express"? Another winner, Jan! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison December 4, 2018 at 4:14 PM lol Rico, at least I didn't mention poop lol:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser December 4, 2018 at 2:40 PM Oh my, I can imagine how long that rain must've been! (Really, I'd heard Rudolph had a drinking problem but, I just couldn't believe it at first; then I wondered how his nose got so bright red...I think I'll send him "AA's" number so he can get some help. This was great! Jan Allison December 4, 2018 at 2:44 PM Thanks so much ML I had such fun writing this poem today:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen December 4, 2018 at 2:06 PM - I've always wondered why his nose is so red ... :) - A wonderful poem, best wishes in the contest Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison December 4, 2018 at 2:20 PM I think I've discovered the real reason Anne-lise lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham December 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM Hopefully it won't turn into yellow snow. Good luck Jan. Jan Allison December 4, 2018 at 11:12 AM lol Tom that's something to watch out for lol:-) hugs jan xx

Chris Green December 4, 2018 at 9:56 AM This was cute Jan and now I wish I had my Christmas umbrella with me. : ) Jan Allison December 4, 2018 at 11:13 AM I think any umbrella will suffice lol:-) hugs Jan xx