Reindeer Borealis

When northern Auroras inspire us,
It’s best not to be too inquirous.
   Each red or green clot
   Seems ablaze, but it’s snot—
Poor Rudolph is fighting a virus.

(written for the Funny Reindeer Limerick contest, 12 Dec 2018)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 9:16 PM
Lol! Hilarious limerick :))) Congrats on a top win!
Morris Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 10:01 AM
Thanks, Maureen.
Roper Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 8:44 PM
Congratulations, Ed ,on your win; poor Rudolph. It was a very creative and entertaining limerick! May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas ... Hugs Eve
Morris Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 10:01 AM
Thanks, Eve.
Gondolf Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 4:49 PM
Good one, Ed, congrats on your win. John
Morris Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 6:22 PM
Thank you.
Canerdy Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 4:27 PM
Very witty, Ed! CONGRATS! Janice
Morris Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 6:21 PM
Thank you.
Allison Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 4:16 PM
Really made me giggle Ed, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Morris Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 4:22 PM
Thanks.
Kitchin Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 4:02 PM
Ha ha, this made me laugh, congratulations on your first placement in the contest!
Morris Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 4:21 PM
Thanks so much. You thought up a really fun contest! :-)
Gentile Avatar
December 13, 2018 at 2:34 PM
Ed, This is uproarious! A terrific entry for the contest. I bet you will place at the top !!
Morris Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 4:20 PM
Thank you.
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