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Clerihew Poetry Contest Sponsor- Joseph May

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer cried 
When unexpectedly all of Santa's elves upped and died 
Not only did poor Rudolph have to fly 
But he now had to give toy making a try
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kendrick Avatar
January 3, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in the contest. Way to go. Creative thinking on your part. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
December 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative yet sad write again. How did Rudolph make out making toys??? Maybe a part 2 to write??? Have a Very Blessed New Year 2026 writing away..............
May Avatar
December 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Congrats on your win Charles, Nicely done
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Oh the last line is such a clever ending. Congrats here . I love these clerihew challenges
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
oh poor Rudolph. Merry Christmas Charles
Goldsmith Avatar
December 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
What a creative yet sad write you have here. Love It... Part 2 on how Rudolph is making out making toys this year??? Hahaha!!! "Good Luck" I also did "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Have a fun day writing away.........
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