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12/12/2024 for Christmas Tizzy 12 lines or less Poetry Contest

Rudolf's Broken Leg

It was December twenty-fourth
when Rudolf went on a bender.
This red-nosed hero from the north,
a lousy driver, drink did render.

He went out on a tear
and rammed into Blitzen's fender.
Santa was in despair
Rudy broke his leg, needed a public defender.

Rudolf's gal said she'd guide the sleigh,
though she was another gender.
Now, Saint Nick was on his way,
when Rudolf, he did lend her.
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Hawley Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Rudolf's drunken state the night before his biggest job of the year, well should have never happen. I am glad his gf stepped up. Congrats on your win in my contest.
Crandall Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thanks Miranda - it was fun!
Woods Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Oh my gosh we really do think alike!! I like yours much better than mine but I had the exact same idea! So funny! Great job and congratulations! Xo
Crandall Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Great minds like ours think alike Crystol! :-))
Kendrick Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Cute one. I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Crandall Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Thanks Sara!
Fisher Avatar
December 12, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Too funny, David! Loved the repeat rhymes and your creativity to make them work.
Crandall Avatar
December 12, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Thanks, David. I'm glad there were only three verses. I think I ran out of words rhyming with bender - :-)
Greenhough Avatar
December 12, 2024 at 10:28 AM
This is hilarious. I enjoyed laughing as I read it.
Crandall Avatar
December 12, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Glad you got a laugh out of it!
Lane Avatar
December 12, 2024 at 9:29 AM
'rammed Blitzen's fender...' lol Great humor, David.
Crandall Avatar
December 12, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Thanks Lin!
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