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For Miranda Hawley's  'Christmas Tizzy 12 lines or less' Poetry Contest

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Rudolph’s Broken Leg

Rudolph always loved it when Christmas came
because he got to lead dear Santa’s sleigh.
His rosy nose had brought him lots of fame
because in fog, Rudolph’s nose shone the way.

A week before dear Santa’s yearly trip,
the reindeer all were sliding down a hill.
Too eagerly, dear Rudolph let it rip
and broke his front leg when he took a spill.

But Santa was prepared for such a thing.
A fog light he had purchased weeks ago,
so Christmas Eve, with a ring-a-ling-a-ling,
the reindeer flew with ease through fog and snow.
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Hawley Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Santa thinks early and is prepared for disasters. Santa is really smart. Good job and congratulations on your win in my contest.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Back with Congratulation on your win. Sorry, I am late. I took a couple of days off. I enjoyed reading your fun/cute write again. Have a blessed day writing away...............
Woods Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
ring-a-ling-a-ling! Lol love it! Xo
Hind Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Cute! <3
Proxenos Avatar
December 22, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Love your poem of what happened to poor Rudolph Andrea - Good luck in the contest my friend, so Cute is this write, I have to fave it! Love and blessings, Jennifer.
George Avatar
December 21, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Your Santa is too far sighted. In every emergency, he has some solutions up his sleeve. Quite humorous dear Andrea.... ! Merry Christmas!
Kendrick Avatar
December 20, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Ahh!! Fast thinking and preparedness are some of Santa's traits. There must be a contest going on because I have seen several of these. This one reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
Beaufort Avatar
December 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Andrea too funny…it highlights good risk management practices and the value of planning for disaster! You’re so productive, dealing with comments makes it tough to focus on creativity!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 19, 2024 at 11:40 AM
What a fun/cute write you have here. Watch out Rudolph, first by a fog light then by AI. Hahaha!!! Have A Very Blessed Christmas................
Narain Avatar
December 19, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Modern Santa, prepared for all the failing events. But no one can replace the glowing red nose. Merry Christmas.
Buhagiar Avatar
December 19, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Where there is a will, there is a way. Merry Christmas. Hugs.
Empress Avatar
December 19, 2024 at 2:28 AM
This is so beautiful and melodious sweet andrea, what i love the most about this is the cadence and creative nature of your word weaving about this rudolph. How magical is that last line. So dreamy. Loved it. Best wishes / sending you light always
Rolland Avatar
December 18, 2024 at 4:10 PM
so lovely poem, loved your story, merry Christmas to family and wishes
Buehler Avatar
December 18, 2024 at 1:13 PM
In the future, things should go more smoothly, with the fog light and Rudolph's glowing nose! Very nice and Christmasy, Andrea. :)
Elless Avatar
December 18, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Andrea that is smooth. Creative very. Tis the season.
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