Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Narrative

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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

- 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

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Miranda Hawley January 17, 2025 at 5:18 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 January 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM Love your creative door! Congratulations on your win!

Paula Goldsmith January 14, 2025 at 9:51 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 January 12, 2025 at 7:14 AM Poor Rudolph! Love the photo! Congratulations! Xo

Beryl Edmonds December 21, 2024 at 1:18 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 December 20, 2024 at 7:54 AM Anne-Lise, what a great story with beautiful symbolism. Loving it! Compassion rules!

Michael Tor December 19, 2024 at 6:22 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 December 19, 2024 at 12:15 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 December 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM An inventive story about Rudolph this is! Good luck in the contest, Anne-lise Anne-Lise Andresen December 19, 2024 at 7:03 AM - Thanks for your comment and good luck, Andrea :) - hugs

Jay Narain December 18, 2024 at 9:49 AM Nice Christmas story. Have a Merry Christmas. Anne-Lise Andresen December 18, 2024 at 11:29 AM - Thank you very much for your comment, Jay :) - hugs

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

Joseph P. DiMino December 18, 2024 at 7:19 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 December 18, 2024 at 11:34 AM - I'll have cookies and hot chocolate ready when they arrive, Joe :) - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 18, 2024 at 6:10 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 December 18, 2024 at 11:36 AM - So glad you enjoy my humble Christmas poem, Daniel :) - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs

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

Yann Rolland December 18, 2024 at 4:35 AM quite delicious poem, for kids and parents, so imaginative, enjoyed Anne-Lise Andresen December 18, 2024 at 6:09 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 December 17, 2024 at 8:28 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 December 18, 2024 at 6:08 AM - Thank you very much for the lovely wishes, Maria :) - I send the same wishes to you :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham December 17, 2024 at 7:14 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 December 18, 2024 at 6:06 AM - I hope so too, Tom :))) - Thank you very much for your comment :) - hugs